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BURNING THE GHOST KING. BUKIT MERTAJAM

FROM GOOGLE AI During Ghost Month, which is the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the Hungry Ghost Festival is celebrated with the burning of a towering paper effigy of the Ghost King (Da Shi Ye) as a ritual to usher wandering spirits back to the underworld at the festival's end. This figure is believed to escort the spirits, along with their paper offerings of money, houses, and other goods, back to the underworld to ensure they return home safely after their "vacation" from hell. The Significance of the Ghost King Effigy An Escort for Spirits: The large paper statue of Da Shi Ye, or the Ghost King, serves as a majestic figure to guide the spirits back to the underworld after the festival. A Symbol of the King of Hades: In some regions, the replica is a highly visible and important figure, embodying the King of Hades himself. Facilitating the Return: Burning the Ghost King effigy alongside other paper offerings symbolizes the act of sending the spirits back to their rightful place, preventing them from lingering in the human world. The Ritual of Burning Paper Offerings: As part of the ceremony, towering effigies of the Ghost King and Horse God, along with mountains of paper money and other luxury items like houses and cars, are burned in huge bonfires. Guiding the Souls: The act of burning the paper and effigies, including the Ghost King, is meant to provide the spirits with the necessities for their journey back to the underworld. A Grand Farewell: The burning is often performed as the culmination of the month-long festival to ensure the spirits' safe return before the gates of hell are closed again