Power Play in Hong Kong: When Rituals Collide with Reality A prolonged power outage at Global Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom has exposed the tension between tradition and practicality in Hong Kong's funeral industry.
The traditional burning of paper offerings, essential to ensuring a smooth passage into the afterlife, was severely curtailed due to concerns about ventilation.
The power outage, which lasted from Sunday to Wednesday, highlighted the limitations of Hong Kong's funeral parlours in adapting to disruptions.