Before we move on to the Mooncake Festival, here are more shots of Hungry Ghost Festival...
Pandan Perdana, KL
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| Under my umbrella, ella ella - the lamps are the signpost to spirits that a 'feast' is on. |
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| Colourful kuihs on the offering table. |
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| A light for the souls - Tua Pek and a candle. |
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| Huat ah, huat ah... kuih with the Chinese character 发 (發) meaning to bring forth ie bring forth good fortunes etc. |
Pandan Mewah, Selangor
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| A leap of faith - A Taoist priest does the 'Breaking the Walls of Hell' ceremony for departed relatives. |
Bukit Mertajam, Penang
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| I've got my eyes on you... |
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| Hazed in... |
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| Pray, pray, don't play play |
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| I'll be back... next year. |
Lim Jetty, Penang
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| A Chinese opera actor puts on make-up to perform for the spirits and humans. |
Jelutong West (Bukit Dumbar), Penang
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| The paper effigy of the King of Hades being carried off to be burnt. |
Ampang Nine Emperor Gods Temple, Selangor
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| Offerings to the Hungry Ghost. |
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| Not BR1M - priest giving out coins during the prayer ceremony. |
Ampang Mewah, Selangor
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| A syncretic version where Amida Buddha and Taoist Pure Ones were worshipped in the festival. |
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| Prayers for the spirits |
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| Burn baby, burn... King of Hades and his retinue being sent off at the end of the ceremony. |
Taman Desa Bakti Selayang, KL
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| Once in every three years, they will have a procession to 'cleanse' and appease the spirits at the roads. |
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| Offering at road junctions. |
Seng Hong Temple Brickfields, KL
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| Throw him down once more... Mediums playing with a bed of broken glass. |
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| A medium in trance with Da Shi Ye, the King of Hades, blessing the plaque that he carries with blood from his cut tongue. |
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| Sending off the King of Hades with the help of mediums. |
That's all folks, see you next year... Like Arnie said "I'll be back!"
