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200335 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Rice Distribution

200335 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Over eight thousand participants gather for a rice distribution event in Hong Kong during the Ghost Festival, serving the elderly and impoverished community members.

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Over eight thousand participants gather for a rice distribution event in Hong Kong during the Ghost Festival, serving the elderly and impoverished community members.

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Tammy Cheung

Tammy Cheungdirector

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Families gather in Hong Kong during the Ghost Festival, a tradition held in the seventh lunar month. They honor their ancestors by offering food, including rice, to appease the spirits of the deceased. Various Taoist organizations coordinate a rice distribution event for the elderly and impoverished. This event attracts over eight thousand participants and runs from 9 AM to 6 PM. It begins before dawn, reflecting the community's commitment to ancestral respect and social support.

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