La gente se endeuda por millones para ser enterrada en este cementerio 💀💰

Summary

This video script explores the extravagant tombs of Hue, Vietnam, where people invest in opulent resting places for the afterlife. From the mausoleum of Emperor Hai Din, with its unique art and short sculptures reflecting his stature, to the 'City of Ghosts' filled with modern, expensive tombs for ordinary people, the script delves into the cultural significance of death and respect for ancestors in Vietnamese society. It also touches on the historical context of migration and wealth influx, leading to the current ostentatious burial practices.

Takeaways

• 💰 The tombs in the cemetery are extremely expensive, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, reflecting the high value placed on resting places by some cultures.
• 👷‍♂️ Ordinary people work their entire lives to afford such lavish tombs, using expensive materials and intricate details to honor the deceased, akin to the resting places of emperors.
• 🕍 The video is set in Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam, known for its opulent and impressive tombs, including the 'City of Ghosts'.
• 🎨 The artist responsible for the impressive ceiling paintings in one of the tombs created the artwork using his feet, showcasing a unique and skillful creative process.
• 🤴 The tomb of the penultimate emperor of Vietnam, Hai Din, is highlighted, emphasizing the extravagance of tombs as architectural works.
• 🗿 Human sculptures in the tombs are made short to reflect the stature of the emperors, who were not tall, indicating a desire for consistency in the afterlife.
• 🤹‍♂️ A peculiar historical fact is shared about the requirement for eunuchs to work in the royal lands to prevent any temptation towards the king's wives.
• 🏺 The emperor's representative tomb is a mystery, with its true location unknown, and only a few workers privy to the secret, many of whom were killed to preserve the secret.
• 🌄 The City of Ghosts, a massive cemetery spanning over 250 hectares, contains extravagant tombs for ordinary people, reflecting a shift in cultural values and wealth.
• 💸 The extravagant tombs are a result of remittances from Vietnamese living abroad, especially in the United States, who have sent money back home, leading to the construction of lavish homes and tombs.
• 🙏 The importance of respecting the dead in Vietnamese culture is evident, with altars for ancestors common in homes and businesses, and the belief in communicating with the afterlife through incense.

Q & A

Why are the tombs in the cemetery so expensive?

The tombs are expensive due to the intricate details, use of expensive materials, and the belief in providing a resting place worthy of an emperor for the deceased, even by people with ordinary jobs.

What is the significance of the city of Hue in Vietnam?

Hue is the ancient capital of Vietnam and is known for its opulent and impressive tombs, including those of emperors.

What is unique about the mausoleum of Emperor Hai Din?

The mausoleum of Emperor Hai Din is unique for its impressive architecture, the fact that it covers about 5000 m² for a single burial, and the human sculptures made with short stature to not exceed the emperor's height.

How did the artist responsible for the ceiling painting in Hai Din's mausoleum work?

The artist painted the ceiling using his feet, climbing ladders and placing the brush on his little fingers, demonstrating extreme skillfulness.

Why are the sculptures in the emperor's tomb small in stature?

The sculptures are small because the emperor was only 1.42 meters tall, and he did not want any other human being to be bigger than himself.

What was the requirement for anyone who wished to work for the king in the royal lands?

To work for the king in the royal lands, one had to be a eunuch, castrated before crossing the gates to the estates to avoid temptation with the king's wives.

Why is the exact value of the emperor's tomb unknown?

The exact value is unknown because, in addition to the cost of construction, the tomb could contain an unknown amount of gold, and the location of the actual burial site is a secret, known only to a few.

What is the cultural significance of incense in Vietnam, especially in relation to tombs?

Incense is believed to allow communication with the afterlife through fire, and it is common to see incense stores near cemeteries and used in shamanism ceremonies.

How did the City of Ghosts, or the City of Millionaire Spirits, come to be?

The City of Ghosts came to be as a result of Vietnamese migrants sending money back home from abroad, allowing the construction of luxurious tombs despite the area previously being a poor fishing community.

What is the reason behind the ostentatious tombs in the City of Ghosts?

The ostentatious tombs are a reflection of the locals' belief in respecting the dead and the desire to provide a grand resting place, even for ordinary people.

Why do some tombs in the City of Ghosts have partially covered floors and protective mica on the tombstones?

These features indicate that the tombs are for people who are still alive, with the floors waiting to be uncovered upon death and the protective mica hiding the names until the individuals pass away.