Families adopt ‘eco-friendly’ practices during Hungry Ghost Festival

Going green: Devotees offering food and prayers to their ancestors at the Leng How Koe Columbarium in Paya Terubong, Penang. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/ The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Instead of burning offerings during Hungry Ghost Festival, some families have opted to go “eco-friendly”.

Engineer Kenny Lim, 42, with wife Ng Soo Tien, 41, their daughters and his mother-in-law were at the Leng How Koe Columbarium in Paya Terubong upholding the tradition in honour of their ancestors and their minimalistic practice drew attention.