UK media The Guardian features joss paper in photo of dumpling dish for Lunar New Year

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In the recipe for pork and crab dumplings with spicy sour sauce, a sheet of "longevity joss paper" can be seen placed next to the plate of dumplings.

Joss papers are commonly burned as offerings to the deceased in Chinese communities, and the "longevity joss paper" that symbolises wisdom, prosperity, and a smooth-sailing life may be used in prayers to gods and spirits.

A London-based reporter Vivienne Chow took to Twitter to say she was "stunned" to see a Lunar New Year dish paired with joss paper, "which equals to hell money you burn for the dead".

Chow also said that death is not something that's talked about in the New Year.

She added that The Guardian could "DM" (direct message) her if they were "unsure".

Ancient Chinese coins​

Additionally, Chow took issue with the ancient Chinese coins that were also featured in the same photo, saying they reminded her of "a sword made to kill vampires (and) zombies".

To prove her point, she posted a picture of a classic Hong Kong movie about a vampire-fighting priest -- "Vampire vs Vampire".

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https://mothership.sg/2022/01/guardian-joss-paper-lunar-new-year/
 
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