Every 7th Lunar Month, the gates of Hell open and hungry ghosts are free to wander the mortal realm, looking for food and entertainment – or do they?
You’ve seen the Hungry Ghost and Ullambana Festival growing up. But do you know why these activities are practiced?🤔
⏬Scroll on to see what’s up in Haw Par Villa this 2023 Lunar Month!
1. RoAM Talk Series: Evolution of the 7th Lunar Month from Imperial China to Modern Singapore
A new session of RoAM Talks is in place!
This time, our panel will discuss the evolution of Buddhism and the 7th Lunar Month commemorations from imperial China to present day Singapore.
The moderated session will shed new light on this broad topic and how the festival adapted to changing times yet remain culturally significant to the diasporic Chinese community who celebrate this festival.
Members of the public will also get the chance to pose questions to our panellists.
2. End of a Era: Legacy of a Vanishing Trade: Yeo Swee Huat Paper Agency
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Founded in 1959, Yeo Swee Huat Paper Agency was a pillar of the paper offerings industry, a crucial component of the commemoration of traditional rituals in Chinese festivals.
Victim of general decline in traditional Chinese trades in Singapore, the COVID-19 pandemic, and an unexpected tragedy, the company shut its doors for the last time in June 2022.
The exhibition is at the Cloud Pavilion in the Culture Courtyard.
The blessings will focus on shared values such as Compassion, Generousity, Remembrance, and Repentence – values which are emphasised during the 7th Lunar Month.
In the spirit of inter-faith unity, this event will bring together Buddhist Monks and Taoist Priests in 1 location.
Programme:
Prayers by Buddhist Monks
Prayers by Taoist Priests
Combined Procession
*Participants get to join an exclusive tour focused on the 7th Lunar Month and lunch
