Keeping the Ghost Festival Alive

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Traditional Practices and Rituals":"The Hungry Ghost Festival involves burning incense and offering food to deceased ancestors and wandering spirits. The festival is typically held during the seventh lunar month, with the peak occurring on the 15th of the month. The festival is important to Buddhists and Taoists, and is marked by prayer rituals and the burning of large quantities of paper offerings.","

Challenges Facing the Festival":"The festival faces challenges in drawing in new audiences, as many younger Singaporeans are increasingly disconnected from dialects and tradition. Costs for logistics and manpower have also increased, and spaces available for performances have decreased. The article highlights the efforts of performers and organizers to keep the tradition alive.","

Performers and Organizers":"Many performers now pursue gigs throughout the year to ensure a constant cash flow, and the performances provide evening entertainment for older audiences. The article highlights the importance of the festival to performers and organizers, and the challenges they face in keeping the tradition alive."}