
How Ancestor Worship Created This Superstition-That’s Curious Ep.3
Ancestor worship is a special part of staying connected to family. This may seem like superstition, but there is a very human element to the ritual of grief and remembering those who went before us. In this episode, our host Lin Yao explores this local tradition and how it has evolved today.
In Taiwan, it is quite common to see people burning money. Not literally, of course. This is ghost money, a form of “money” that people burn for their ancestors to use in the afterlife. Discover the various kinds of currency available and how this custom has evolved. From ghost money to ghost mansions and luxury cars, the time-honored tradition of remembering the dead has come a long way in Taiwan. Learn more about the origins of burning joss paper and how this spiritual currency is big business in this world and the next on this episode of “That’s Curious.”






























































