The Old Book Of Life

May I ask about what I actually see there?

What is this book?
What is this paper on the ground with - I guess - letters written on them?
What is this red case?
What is this golden-yellow figurine?
What is this thing on the right?
Where did you take this photo and what is the meaning of all this?
What is the purpose of all this, why does this person read and is this some kind of ritual?

I want to understand what I see there.
Thank you.