Pulau Ubin Hungry Ghost Festival offering kiln, 2004 : general view
Photograph
01 Sep 2004
Photographed By M. Ashif Padili
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This is a view of people burning offerings in a red offering kiln in Pulau Ubin. In the background is a an old zinc roofed building. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.
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