Demand for 'black gold' soars
GEORGE TOWN: Blocks of charcoal dubbed “black gold” are in huge demand throughout the month-long Phor Thor celebrations (Hungry Ghost Festival).
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A festival for wandering spirits
GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of Chinese households have prepared food offerings and held prayers at the start of the Hungry Ghost Festival, also known as Phor Tor.
Paya Terubong Datuk Jessen Ang Srjkc Chung Hwa Sze Lee Feng Teong Guan Association Hungry Ghost Festival
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Sending good vibes to wandering spirits
This week, Buddhists and Taoists are gearing up to pray and share merits for wandering spirits to find peace.
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Wandering souls entertained at kotai shows
GEORGE TOWN: Kotai (stage performance) is a common sight during the Phor Thor (Hungry Ghost Festival) celebration.
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Hungry Ghost Festival performance troupe draws in good-sized crowds in George Town
GEORGE TOWN: If you happen to see food offerings along roads and streets during the Hungry Ghost Festival which began on Friday (July 29), do not pick them up!
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Playing it safe in the netherworld
GEORGE TOWN: Even the spirits of ancestors are not being spared from the risk of Covid-19.
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Cultures come alive at World Heritage celebration
GEORGE TOWN: Some learned to write their names in Jawi and Chinese scripts, some had their hands inked in beautiful henna art.
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