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A peep across the veil
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Performers get ready for a parade for the Hungry Ghost Festival in Hong Kong. (AFP Photo)
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The Hungry Ghost festival marks the belief that the 'Gates of Hell' are opened to let out the hungry ghosts who then wander in the land of the living while foraging for food. (AFP Photo)
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Performers take a break during a parade for the Hungry Ghost Festival in Hong Kong. (AFP Photo)
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Performers take part in a parade for the Hungry Ghost Festival in Hong Kong. (AFP Photo)
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Performers wearing traditional costumes take part in a parade for the Hungry Ghost Festival in Hong Kong. (AFP Photo)
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Performers dismantle a dragon at the end of a parade for the Hungry Ghost Festival in Hong Kong. (AFP Photo)
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A woman offers prayers to her deceased relatives, burning joss sticks on the Ghost Festival at Longhua Temple in Shanghai, China. (AP Photo)
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An elderly woman burns incense sticks as offerings during the 'Hungry Ghost Festival' celebrated in Singapore. (AP Photo)
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Shanghai born singer Yuan Jin poses backstage before her performance during the 'Hungry Ghost Festival' celebrated in Singapore. (AP Photo)
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