Nation

A festival for wandering spirits

By BERNARD SEE and And R. SEKARAN
Annual tradition: Families burning offerings at an open space in George Town. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

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.

The first day of the festival fell on Aug 16.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation
Severe rain warning issued for several areas in Sabah
INTERACTIVE: A peek into the balik kampung exodus
Road safety experts: Smart lanes a double-edged sword
Suspected bank fraud alert ends in surprise Lunar New Year joy
Stable meal prices despite festive rush
Land tax hikes explained
Search efforts end as second drowning victim found
Washed ashore, but still dangerous
Never too young to fast
RM2.15mil in e-waste seized

Trending in News

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.