Some new variations of joss paper in Vietnam are getting too risqué for comfort.

Burning joss paper during festive occasions is an age-old tradition in Vietnam, where religious residents believe that whatever they burn will reach deceased relatives in the afterlife, providingthem with wealth and comfort. The most common items are usually fake money or even house models made of paper.

However, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently issued a directive to provincial and municipal culture departments across Vietnam urging local officials to curb the practice.According to the ministry, a worrying trend has gained popularity over the past years where joss paper vendors start selling items that are inappropriate and not suitable for Vietnamese culture.These include paper bikinis, men and women's underwear, and other types of swimwear.

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