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In this September 2, 2017, photo, Taoists attend a service at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. Family members burn paper money over open flames on sidewalks. Chinese operas are performed in makeshift theaters under tents set up in neighborhoods. All to appease spirits in what is known as the Hungry Ghost Festival. It is traditional Chinese belief that in the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the ghosts and the living occupy the same space as spirits wander restlessly to visit their living ancestors. Associated Press photographer Kin Cheung documented this Hong Kong tradition, revealing the scenes at makeshift altars and tents as people pay tribute to the spirits of their ancestors with food, candles and music. It is believed that the gates of the afterlife are open during the festival celebration, which began in mid-August and will run until mid-September. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this September 2, 2017, photo, Taoists attend a service at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. Family members burn paper money over open flames on sidewalks. Chinese operas are performed in makeshift theaters under tents set up in neighborhoods. All to appease spirits in what is known as the Hungry Ghost Festival. It is traditional Chinese belief that in the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the ghosts and the living occupy the same space as spirits wander restlessly to visit their living ancestors. Associated Press photographer Kin Cheung documented this Hong Kong tradition, revealing the scenes at makeshift altars and tents as people pay tribute to the spirits of their ancestors with food, candles and music. It is believed that the gates of the afterlife are open during the festival celebration, which began in mid-August and will run until mid-September. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this August 31, 2017, photo, a man hangs a lantern in front of a paper reproduction of the “Ghost King” at a makeshift altar during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. Countless hungry and restless ghosts are roaming Hong Kong, and the world, to visit their living ancestors, at least according to Chinese convention. In traditional Chinese belief, the seventh month of the lunar year is reserved for the Hungry Ghost festival, or Yu Lan, a raucous celebration marked by feasts and music. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this August 31, 2017, photo, a man hangs a lantern in front of a paper reproduction of the “Ghost King” at a makeshift altar during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. Countless hungry and restless ghosts are roaming Hong Kong, and the world, to visit their living ancestors, at least according to Chinese convention. In traditional Chinese belief, the seventh month of the lunar year is reserved for the Hungry Ghost festival, or Yu Lan, a raucous celebration marked by feasts and music. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this September 3, 2017, photo, a man throws wooden moon blocks to request an answer from the gods, at a makeshift altar during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this September 3, 2017, photo, a man throws wooden moon blocks to request an answer from the gods, at a makeshift altar during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this September 4, 2017, photo, a woman burns paper money – locally known as “Hell Money” – during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” on a street in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this September 4, 2017, photo, a woman burns paper money – locally known as “Hell Money” – during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” on a street in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this September 2, 2017, photo, a woman burns joss sticks in front of a paper reproduction of the "Ghost King" at a makeshift altar during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this September 2, 2017, photo, a woman burns joss sticks in front of a paper reproduction of the "Ghost King" at a makeshift altar during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this August 31, 2017, photo, a worshiper prays in front of a paper horse effigy during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this August 31, 2017, photo, a worshiper prays in front of a paper horse effigy during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this August 30, 2017, photo, a Chinese opera actor performs at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this August 30, 2017, photo, a Chinese opera actor performs at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this September 3, 2017, photo, a man looks at a list of donors for an opera at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this September 3, 2017, photo, a man looks at a list of donors for an opera at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this August 31, 2017, photo, a family burns paper money – locally known as “Hell Money” – during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” on a street in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this August 31, 2017, photo, a family burns paper money – locally known as “Hell Money” – during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” on a street in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this August 30, 2017, photo, Chinese opera artists perform at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this August 30, 2017, photo, Chinese opera artists perform at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this August 31, 2017, photo, mock fish are displayed to offer to the ancestors during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this August 31, 2017, photo, mock fish are displayed to offer to the ancestors during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this August 30, 2017, photo, Chinese opera performers wait at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this August 30, 2017, photo, Chinese opera performers wait at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this September 2, 2017, photo, Taoists attend a service at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this September 2, 2017, photo, Taoists attend a service at a makeshift theater during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



In this September 3, 2017, photo, a worshiper burns incense during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

In this September 3, 2017, photo, a worshiper burns incense during the “Hungry Ghost Festival” in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)
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