Apparently humans can be hungrier than ghosts during the hungry ghost festival
Photo: Focus Malaysia
Netizens were shocked to find so many hungry humans rushing and scrambling to grab the food offering when the gates of "hell" were opened.
From the original report
WE are in the midst of the hungry ghost festival and there really is no need for a reminder.
Along the road, food offerings and incense could be seen burning. The living offer all these up willingly so that the hungry dead do not disturb them.
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- Aug 28, 2026
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- Sep 10, 2026
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