Nam Ancestor Joss Paper – Traditional Vietnamese Male Spirit Offering Sheet

This Nam (男) Joss Paper is a traditional ritual item used in Vietnamese and Chinese ancestral offerings, symbolizing respect and remembrance for male ancestors and male spirits. Printed in red with a richly dressed male figure, it reflects the cultural practice of sending symbolic offerings to the spirit world.

Whether used during funerals, Ghost Festival (Tết Trung Nguyên), Vu Lan (Ullambana), or daily altar rituals, this paper offering represents filial piety, continuity, and the wish for blessings from passed loved ones.

✅ Features:

• Design: Red joss paper featuring male ancestor illustration

• Label: “Nam 男” (male) – for offerings to male spirits

• Use Case: Funerals, ancestral worship, spirit blessings

• Tradition: Common in Vietnamese Taoist and Buddhist ceremonies

• Material: Ritual printed paper, bundled for ceremonial use

Often paired with Nữ (female) joss paper for balanced offerings to both male and female ancestors.