The Chaoshan region in Guangdong Province stands as a remarkable repository of ancient Chinese customs, with the “Shi Gu” (施孤) ritual—commonly translated as “Feeding the Lonely Ghosts”—serving as a profound embodiment of its cultural values. Rooted in folk beliefs, Confucian ethics, and Buddhist philosophy, this tradition highlights the region’s enduring emphasis on compassion, communal harmony, […]








