Scaled-down festival leaves caterers hungry for orders


Not the same: A file photo of a Phor Thor dinner at Gat Lebuh Macallum. However, this year, traditional food caterers have taken a hit as Phor Thor celebrations are held on a smaller scale.

GEORGE TOWN: With the Phor Thor (Hungry Ghost Festival) celebration in 400 places here either called off, or held on a smaller scale, traditional food caterers for thanksgiving dinners have taken a hit as well.

Caterer Yeap Boon Yang, 35, said there were no orders for the first time since his father started the business more than 45 years ago.

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