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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GEORGE TOWN: Blocks of charcoal dubbed “black gold” are in huge demand throughout the month-long Phor Thor celebrations (Hungry Ghost Festival).
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.
This week, Buddhists and Taoists are gearing up to pray and share merits for wandering spirits to find peace.
GEORGE TOWN: Kotai (stage performance) is a common sight during the Phor Thor (Hungry Ghost Festival) celebration.
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!