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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Hokkien style Chinese opera is performed on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Performers rehearse a fight scene before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Performers rehearse a fight scene before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A child performer rehearses before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A woman gets into her costume before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A woman gets into her costume before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A woman gets into her costume before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A woman gets into her costume before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A man prays at the temple on the Lim Clan Jetty before a Hokkien style opera troupe from China performs on the jetty for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A child gets help with her hair and makeup before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Hokkien style Chinese opera is performed on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer is photographed by a child with a smart phone before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: People watch a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A child performer gets help with her hair before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: People watch a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Hokkien style Chinese opera is performed on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer relaxes backstage before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer rehearses a fight scene before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A child gets help with her hair and makeup before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Hokkien style Chinese opera is performed on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer relaxes on stage before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on his make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Hokkien style Chinese opera is performed on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on his make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on his hat before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on his make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A man prays at the temple on the Lim Clan Jetty before a Hokkien style opera troupe from China performs on the jetty for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man works on a car transmission in front of a shop in the Talat Noi section of Bangkok. Talat Noi is a small part of Chinatown that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. It is a melting pot of various cultures and was originally settled by Portuguese,  Vietnamese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka Chinese. Now it is mostly small mechanical shops and used car parts.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man paints a dragon in a small Chinese shrine in the Talat Noi section of Bangkok. Most Thais are Theravada Buddhists but many Chinese-Thais are Mahayana Buddhists. Talat Noi is a small part of Chinatown that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. It is a melting pot of various cultures and was originally settled by Portuguese,  Vietnamese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka Chinese. Now it is mostly small mechanical shops and used car parts.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Used transmission housings for sale in front of a shop in Talat Noi. Talat Noi is a small part of Chinatown that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. It is a melting pot of various cultures and was originally settled by Portuguese,  Vietnamese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka Chinese. Now it is mostly small mechanical shops and used car parts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man paints a dragon in a small Chinese shrine in the Talat Noi section of Bangkok. Most Thais are Theravada Buddhists but many Chinese-Thais are Mahayana Buddhists. Talat Noi is a small part of Chinatown that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. It is a melting pot of various cultures and was originally settled by Portuguese,  Vietnamese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka Chinese. Now it is mostly small mechanical shops and used car parts.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man and woman paint a small Chinese shrine in the Talat Noi section of Bangkok. Most Thais are Theravada Buddhists but many Chinese-Thais are Mahayana Buddhists. Talat Noi is a small part of Chinatown that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. It is a melting pot of various cultures and was originally settled by Portuguese,  Vietnamese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka Chinese. Now it is mostly small mechanical shops and used car parts.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man paints a dragon in a small Chinese shrine in the Talat Noi section of Bangkok. Most Thais are Theravada Buddhists but many Chinese-Thais are Mahayana Buddhists. Talat Noi is a small part of Chinatown that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. It is a melting pot of various cultures and was originally settled by Portuguese,  Vietnamese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka Chinese. Now it is mostly small mechanical shops and used car parts.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man and woman paint a small Chinese shrine in the Talat Noi section of Bangkok. Most Thais are Theravada Buddhists but many Chinese-Thais are Mahayana Buddhists. Talat Noi is a small part of Chinatown that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. It is a melting pot of various cultures and was originally settled by Portuguese,  Vietnamese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka Chinese. Now it is mostly small mechanical shops and used car parts.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  An altar the Gong Wu Shrine in Bangkok. Gong Wu is an ancient shrine dating back over 270 years and is located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Praya River in Somdet Ya (Princess Mother Community), Khlong San area of Bangkok. The first of the 3 Gong Wu statues was brought to Thailand around 1736 by Hokkien Chinese traders. On site there are 3 primary temple buildings of various ages.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man works on a car transmission in front of a shop in the Talat Noi section of Bangkok. Talat Noi is a small part of Chinatown that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. It is a melting pot of various cultures and was originally settled by Portuguese,  Vietnamese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka Chinese. Now it is mostly small mechanical shops and used car parts.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man paints a dragon in a small Chinese shrine in the Talat Noi section of Bangkok. Most Thais are Theravada Buddhists but many Chinese-Thais are Mahayana Buddhists. Talat Noi is a small part of Chinatown that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. It is a melting pot of various cultures and was originally settled by Portuguese,  Vietnamese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka Chinese. Now it is mostly small mechanical shops and used car parts.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man and woman paint a small Chinese shrine in the Talat Noi section of Bangkok. Most Thais are Theravada Buddhists but many Chinese-Thais are Mahayana Buddhists. Talat Noi is a small part of Chinatown that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. It is a melting pot of various cultures and was originally settled by Portuguese,  Vietnamese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka Chinese. Now it is mostly small mechanical shops and used car parts.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Entrance to the Gong Wu Shrine in Bangkok. Gong Wu is an ancient shrine dating back over 270 years and is located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Praya River in Somdet Ya (Princess Mother Community), Khlong San area of Bangkok. The first of the 3 Gong Wu statues was brought to Thailand around 1736 by Hokkien Chinese traders. On site there are 3 primary temple buildings of various ages.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A side door to the Gong Wu Shrine in Bangkok. Gong Wu is an ancient shrine dating back over 270 years and is located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Praya River in Somdet Ya (Princess Mother Community), Khlong San area of Bangkok. The first of the 3 Gong Wu statues was brought to Thailand around 1736 by Hokkien Chinese traders. On site there are 3 primary temple buildings of various ages.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Interior of the Gong Wu Shrine in Bangkok. Gong Wu is an ancient shrine dating back over 270 years and is located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Praya River in Somdet Ya (Princess Mother Community), Khlong San area of Bangkok. The first of the 3 Gong Wu statues was brought to Thailand around 1736 by Hokkien Chinese traders. On site there are 3 primary temple buildings of various ages.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A side door to the Gong Wu Shrine in Bangkok. Gong Wu is an ancient shrine dating back over 270 years and is located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Praya River in Somdet Ya (Princess Mother Community), Khlong San area of Bangkok. The first of the 3 Gong Wu statues was brought to Thailand around 1736 by Hokkien Chinese traders. On site there are 3 primary temple buildings of various ages.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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