« Vàng mã » or votive paper is a custom originating in ancient China. The living burn offerings, replicas of paper objects intended for use in the world of the dead. By caring for their deceased loved ones, the living receive their blessings.

It is estimated that 50,000 tons of paper and various objects are burned each year in Vietnam. The price of these handmade offerings varies from a few euros to several hundred euros. All wishes, even the most extravagant, can be made to order.

This practice has no religious basis. The Buddhist Church of Vietnam has been fighting for several years for its abandonment because it is deemed useless and not in conformity with the precepts of Buddhism.

The "Vang Ma" project was shot on diapositives in 2019. The images can be projected directly onto the wall without the need for any printed support.