Hungry Ghost Festival: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Zhongyuan Jie • Ullambana Festival • Yulanpen Jie

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Hundreds of glowing lanterns, including dragon and animal shapes, float on a river at night in Guilin, China, during the Ghost Festival, with people gathered on the riverbank.

Burning spirit money

Burning down the (paper) houses, on a boat

Bon festival lanterns

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Topics

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