Joss paper paper is traditionally made from coarse bamboo paper, which feels handmade with many variances and imperfections, although rice paper is also commonly used. Traditional joss is cut into individual squares or rectangles. Depending on the region, Joss paper may be decorated with seals, stamps, pieces of contrasting paper, engraved designs or other motifs. Different types of spirit money are given to distinct categories of spirits. The three main types of spirit money are cash (also known as copper), silver and gold. Cash monies are given to newly deceased spirits and spirits of the unknown. Gold spirit money (jin) is given
Ngong Shuen Chau Naval Base most high profile visitor to the base was Hu Jintao in 2007. Various ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy visit the base, but only a few ships remain on semi-permanent basis. Like the last HMS "Tamar", Ngong Shuen Chau is a low-frills and low key naval facility. Access to the base is made via Chi Ngong Road, but access into the naval yard is restricted and surrounding areas fenced off. A heavily wooded area to the north protects the base from unwanted visitors. During the summer months the base is open to the public, but otherwise closed during most