Mon, Aug 22, 2005 - Page 2 News List

Ghost festival traditions live on

RITES One temple in Lujhou is trying to pass on the tradition of making flour paste offerings, but for those schooled in the art, business is declining

By Ko Shu-ling  /  STAFF REPORTER

"I don't raise the pigs for the gold plate or certificate of merit," he said. "I do it to fulfill a promise I made to the Buddha when I was poor that I would offer big sacrifices if I could have food to eat and clothes to wear."

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