Date: 1 to 29 August 2019Venue: Along the streets of Penang The Hungry Ghost Festival which falls during the Seventh Lunar Month is celebrated on a grand scale in Penang. During this month, it is believed that the Gates of Hell are thrown open for spirits and ghosts from the netherworld to roam freely in […]
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Penang Hungry Ghost Festival 2018
Date: 11 August to 9 September 2017 Venue: Along the streets of Penang The Hungry Ghost Festival which falls during the Seventh Lunar Month is celebrated on a grand scale in Penang. During this month, it is believed that the Gates of Hell are thrown open for spirits and ghosts from the netherworld to roam […]
Penang Hungry Ghost Festival 2017
Date: 22 August to 19 September 2017 Venue: Along the streets of Penang The Hungry Ghost Festival which falls during the Seventh Lunar Month is celebrated on a grand scale in Penang. During this month, it is believed that the Gates of Hell are thrown open for spirits and ghosts from the netherworld to roam […]
Penang Hungry Ghost Festival 2016
Date: 3 August to 31 August 2016 Venue: Along the streets of Penang The month long annual Hungry Ghost Festival this year falls on 3 August to 31 August 2016.The Chinese believe that every year, the Gates of Hell are opened for spirits and ghosts to return to earth and roam freely in search of […]