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Weekly Photo Challenge: CULTURE
While I am not fully aware of the reasons why, I often find the lighting of the incense sticks deeply rooted in the Chinese tradition. This photo, taken in Ngong Ping 360 in Hong Kong, captures this beautiful culture of the Chinese. I hope I get to understand soon why they do this.
Truly Chinese — the offering of incense
This is my entry to this week’s photo challenge. Please check out other great entries here.
Have a great weekend everyone! Happy travels 🙂
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eagerexplorer 
I think I was there! Or, at least, your photo took me back to seeing something similar in China. Love it!
I think I can smell the incense from here! Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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I’ve never seen this before and I’d be interesting to know why they do it, too.
janet
I wish someone can enlighten us, Janet. 🙂
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I like this challenge as I am learning about many different cultures, things I might never see in person, I can experience through your photographs.
Agree! 🙂
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The joss (incense) sticks represent different things. At different places, you may be burning three or more sticks. Typically the representations are different realms of the world (earth, celestial realm), people and ancestors, leaders, etc. So burning them is a show of respect to the various represented elements.
Thank you for the info! 🙂
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