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title: Burning Incense, Hungry Ghosts Festival
author: benoxi
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Burning Incense, Hungry Ghosts Festival
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## Image File
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## Image Caption
As part of the Hungry Ghosts Festival, incense is burned in front of homes in remembrance of one's ancestors and to give a pleasing scent to the spirits as they walk by.
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