asiaone.com - 1 years ago

Just two hours before the start of the Hungry Ghost Festival on Saturday (Aug 3), six trucks adorned with neon decorations and intensely bright LED lights drove to and parked outside Choa Chu Kang cemetery.  It s an unusual sight, considering the diverse range of performers on board, including getai artists, traditional Thai dancers, and even an Indonesian band. Their mission? To welcome and entertain wandering souls when the gates of hell open at 11pm.  These trucks have been hired by the Lian Tian Gong temple in Woodlands, which has been organising getai shows inside and around the cemetery since 2006, according to getai performer Josephine Ho.  As this year marks the temple s 20th anniversary, they chose to invite performers from different cultures to give them a platform to showcase their art.  The entourage set off from Block 843 Woodlands Street 82 at about 7pm, as Ho excitedly greeted those present and began belting a Hokkien song.  Before heading for the cemetery, the trucks made three stops around the neighbourhood, greeting residents who were thoroughly entertained by the performances.

Berita Terkini

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