Keelung’s Ghost Festival Blends Centuries-Old Traditions With Modern Culture

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By Klein Wang/Lery Hiciano

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Keelung has held its annual Ghost Festival for more than 170 years, bringing locals together to honor the dead and preserve a tradition rooted in the city’s history. The festivities culminate with lanterns being released into the sea to guide spirits back to the underworld, a ritual that continues to draw locals and international visitors alike.

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