The Hungry Ghost Festival in San Francisco's Chinatown is a unique celebration for the Chinese diaspora, marking a time in the Lunar calendar when the living and spirits are connected. The event features a Ghost King procession, art installations, and music, aimed at supporting those with grief and sorrow. This year's theme, Demons of Our Times, combats issues faced by marginalized communities. The festival's historical significance as a healing ritual for immigrant communities is reinforced, embracing the commonality of loss and remembrance across cultures.
The only citywide festival of its kind in the nation is a celebration for the Chinese diaspora, signifying a time when the boundary between human and spiritual realms is thinner.
The theme of this year's festival, Demons of Our Times, looks to combat the modern demons that marginalized communities currently face, focusing on rage, grief, or sorrow.
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