Hungry Ghost Festival

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A bustling street festival at dusk, with traditional lanterns and crowds, hinting at the tension between heritage and commercialization.

Festivals preserve heritage, but growth risks their authentic soul.

Penang's official recognition of the Hungry Ghost Festival as intangible cultural heritage has unexpectedly sparked a heated public debate, revealing the complex challenges of formalizing cultural ide

Elise Marrow·June 17, 2026