And I couldn't figure out what these guys were doing!!
August is Hungry Ghost Month in Singapore. The legend is that every year at this time, the Gates of Hell are flung open and the spirits of the underworld are let loose to party and cause mischief. The Singaporeans burn ritual money, animals and incense to appease these potential poltergeists, and outdoor festivals and barbeques parties spring up all over. It is not uncommon to see a large party, with lots of tables and chairs, food and drink, laughter and music. One table is set especially for the ghosts, but no one is allowed to sit at it.
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