Pulau Ubin, Hungry Ghost Festival celebrations, 2004 : general view
Photograph
01 Sep 2004
Photographed By Tan, Bonny
About The Photograph
This is a general view of a make-shift tent in Pulau Ubin, with red canopy, set up to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival. There are large burnt candles on the floor, canned food and drinks on the table as well as a table for incense burnt as offerings by worshippers. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.
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