The Heritage Zou Deng (走燈) Rituals - Hungry Ghost Festival at Newton Hawker

Uncover the hidden spiritual side of Singapore’s most famous hawker enclave.While thousands flock to Newton Hawker Centre for its world-renowned hawker food such as satay, sambal stingray and chicken rice, few know the deep-seated spiritual heritage that awakens right on its doorstep during the Seventh Lunar Month. This exclusive HeyLadTour experience takes you behind the scenes of the Hungry Ghost Festival to witness and understand one of its rarest, most visually captivating traditions: the Siang Tng (善堂) rituals, culminating in the mesmerizing Zou Deng (走燈 - Walking Lanterns)

The Origin & Evolution of Zou Deng (走燈): Step back in time as our expert guide breaks down how this rare ritual evolved from ancient Chinese folk beliefs into a highly synchronized, living tradition maintained by local Siang Tng groups today.

• The Ancient Origins: Discover how this ritual 了
• The Modern Evolution: Learn how the practice adaptively survived, shifted from rural villages to urban spaces, and the challenges it faced.
• The Choreography: Decode the symbolic steps, fast-paced movements, and meditative chants performed by the practitioners.

Join us in person for the Hungry Ghost Festival at Newton Hawker! Experience the unique and traditional Zou Deng (走燈) rituals that honor ancestral spirits with vibrant lanterns and lively cultural performances. It's a perfect chance to immerse yourself in local heritage, soak up the festive atmosphere, and learn about this fascinating tradition firsthand. Don't miss out on this colorful, spiritual celebration!

NOTE:1. This guided tour will be conducted physically by a Licensed STB Tourist Guide.2. Limited slots are available, please register early to avoid disappointment.3. In case of unforeseen circumstances, HeyLadTour reserves the right to change the itinerary at short notice without prior notice to the ticket holder.4. This guided tour will only proceed when there is a minimum of 4 participants. HeyLadTour reserves all rights to cancel the tour and refund all participants at short notice to the ticket holder.5. Please note that photographs and videos of attendees may be taken at this event. HeyLadTour may use these photographs and videos for publicity and outreach purposes.6. In the event that the ticket holder is unable to attend the event, tickets are non-refundable.7. HeyLadTour shall not be responsbile for any injuries arises during the tour. 8. Participants will receive a confirmation message prior the event, if not please do not hesitate to contact us.