The story of Yulan Ghost Festival

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The story of Yulan Ghost Festival

The Yulan Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, is said to be a time when the gates of hell open and the spirits of the dead roam the earth. The three-day festival is a carnival for the wandering souls and wild ghosts. Are the streets full of ghosts because the gates of hell are open? Are the seats in the front row of the theater left empty for the ghosts? Is the opera performed for the ghosts? Perhaps everyone is both afraid and curious about the Ghost Festival. Why not join Stella So and Mr. Hu Yansong on an adventure to uncover the secrets of the Ghost Festival! Book features: * Stella So's new book, bursting with girlish charm, is published after several years of absence from the publishing world. * Rich knowledge, accompanied by Hu Yansong's lively and interesting text, is a must-read for understanding the Ghost Festival! * From the shrine to the lucky items, from the origin to the rituals, the Ghost Festival culture is multi-faceted, unlocking the mysteries of the Ghost Festival for you!
Book Title The story of Yulan Ghost Festival
Author Stella So
ISBN 9789620444975
Book Language Chinese
Publication Date 2019-07-01
Publisher Joint Publishing
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