Shop owner Raymond Shieh said the idea came to him after reading many heart-wrenching recollections of those who lost their loved ones before they had a chance to be inoculated. He said some of his customers also encouraged him to produce paper vaccines as they wished to give the items as offerings to their deceased loved ones as well as wandering spirits for the month-long Hungry Ghost Festival. “I felt bad for my customers, who told me that they wanted to fulfil their deceased loved ones’ wishes of getting the Covid-19 vaccine. “I hope that my product can provide some peace of mind to my customers and help them fulfil their loved ones’ wishes,” Shieh added. During this period, devotees usually burn paper prayer items and give offerings to appease the wandering spirits and pray for good luck.
