In Vietnam, we practice đốt vàng mã, which involves burning paper replicas of money, houses, and clothes.
We do this to honor our ancestors, believing they can use these items in the afterlife.
These ceremonies usually happen on death anniversaries and on the first and fifteenth days of each lunar month.
While this tradition is important for many families, there’s also a growing concern about the waste and pollution it creates.
People are debating whether we should keep this practice or find new ways to honor our ancestors.