It's pagoda season in Vietnam. The idea is to make an appearance early in the lunar new year, rustle up an offering tray befitting one's ancestors, made up of treats to their liking, and bang it in front of Buddha, light three sticks of incense, bow three times and hope for good fortune, success in business and good health.
Three guesses as to what sent this ancestor shuffling from our mortal coil?
Behold the coffee, tea and fag tree!
Nice blog! My husband think that you are filo but I doubt and from reading your blog, you MUST be a Viet! There are several of the best VIET restaurents like
"Summer & Spice" in Kapolei and the foods are so awesome with wonderful service! The owner have a gift for hospitality and he likes to come out of kitchen and talk with people about history of food whatever is on his special menu. Anywya, nice blog!
Posted by: Yvette | 14 March 2006 at 10:37 AM
What a hoot!
Yes, I've seen the obligatory fruit and flower offerings, but cigarettes!
And yes - Viet Nam has a real public health problem with smoking - one of many.
Posted by: Doug | 14 March 2006 at 10:54 AM
Grrrreat, now you have me craving that 3 in 1 coffee shite.
Posted by: Preya | 14 March 2006 at 12:22 PM
The tree defines what is an all nighter should be-a couple of cigars and soem instant coffee. Light the tree up and have a party.
Posted by: Suburbia in the City | 14 March 2006 at 11:16 PM
Yvette - Thanks but we're both Aussies!
Yes, the coffee and fag tree is quite an image to behold. Preya - that instant crap will kill you.
Posted by: Sticky | 16 March 2006 at 01:30 PM