Ho Chi Minh City: Hoa Temple Holds 'Ghost Appeasement' Ritual for Souls
Hundreds gathered at Khanh Van Nam Vien, one of Ho Chi Minh City's largest Chinese temples, for a 'ghost appeasement' ritual during the 'Ghost Month' of the lunar calendar. The traditional ceremony aimed to appease spirits and pray for their reincarnation.
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