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Painstaking process: Pua Kok Huat putting the finishing touches to a giant Da Shi Ye paper effigy at his workshop in Semenyih, Selangor. — SAMUEL ONG/The Star
The god is usually clad in colourful clothing with a piece of paper covering its eyes, which will only be removed during the rituals.Pua learned the craft from his uncle and now runs Pinkai Enterprise, a family business producing paper effigies. The paper, sourced from China due to limited local supplies, is carefully chosen to bring the effigies to life.Pua’s work ranges from small effigies of cars and boats to large ones such as an entire apartment building.“It can take anywhere from a day to a few weeks.
While many effigy designs are passed down from master to apprentice, Pua believes that creativity plays a crucial role.“It’s up to the effigy maker to add their own personal touch.Pua acknowledged that his trade was facing a decline.“It requires a lot of patience, long hours and working in an uncomfortable environment,” he said, adding that it would be a shame if the craft were to die out.Another seasoned effigy maker, Chan Mun San, echoed Pua’s sentiments.
With over 30 years of experience, Chan learned the trade from his late father and now runs Hoe Heng Joss Papers Sdn Bhd.
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