Bryan Ti Kai Jie delivered the first strike for Melaka by becoming the first gold medallist in the 21st edition of Sukma Sarawak in Kuching today.
In Hong Kong, the Hungry Ghost Festival holds special significance. The festival is thought to have roots in Buddhist, Taoist and folk traditions dating back to the Tang dynasty . – South China Morning Post
This has led to a practice that has now become tradition – for the whole of the month, people pay their respects to the dead to ensure they are at peace and do not cause mischief among the living. The festival is steeped in superstition and rituals designed to show respect and to avoid the wrath of wandering spirits. The activities and beliefs associated with this festival reveal a deep-seated fear and regard for the supernatural.
Burning incense and joss paper is another common practice. The fragrant smoke of the incense is thought to guide the spirits, while the joss paper, which represents gifts and money, is burned as an offering to ensure the spirits have the resources they need in the afterlife.
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