“Fashion” for the dead

VietNamNet Bridge – Paper-made dresses, high-heels, smart shirts, Iphone… flood the Hanoi’s old quarter before Ram thang bay (the 15^th day of the 7^th month of lunar calendar or August 15), the day for wondering souls.

Several days before Ram thang bay, Hanoians flock to Hang Ma Street to purchase

paper-made items to burn for the dead.

A paper-made red dress.

These stylish high heels are carefully wrapped by plastic bag, priced VND60,000 ($3).

Clothes for women are designed like real ones.

Shirts for men, plus ties, and sleep wears for women are displayed on pavement.

Fashionable watches, Nokia cell phones, belts, bath gel, shampoo for the dead.

 

A skirt and a pair of sandals for kids.

The most modern things are made for the dead.

We can make anything at the request of customers, a seller says.

Foreign tourists take photo of votive paper products.

VNE