Residents offering incense paper and food at the open space in Macallum Street Ghaut. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT and CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
THIS Hungry Ghost (Phor Thor)Festival in Penang, if you see a devotee offering candy, iced gem biscuits or jelly, you can be sure that person is sparing a thought for child ghosts.
Penang Kwang Tung and Teng Chow Association secretary Datuk Lee Wing Kong said countless generations had been making the effort to include child ghosts during the festival.
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Residents offering incense paper and food at the open space in Macallum Street Ghaut. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT and CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
Teoh and his daughter guiding his seven-year-old granddaughter Xin Yu during prayers at an open space.
Lim checking musical equipment for a troupe performance.
George Town folk burning incense paper and offering food to hungry ghosts.
Devotees praying to Tai Su Yeah (king of Hades) at Symphony Park in Jelutong while others watch a ‘getai’ show in the background.
Offerings of biscuits and sweets by the road are meant for child ghosts.
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