This 2009 photograph shows an annual auction at a Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival's banquet. Getai shows usually comprise of auctions where items such as Buddha statues, bottles of premium alcohol or symbolic and auspicious sculptures are auctioned off. Title devised by Library staff.

Credit Line

From the Little Red Dot Collection. All rights reserved. National Library Board, 2009

Subjects

• Ethnic festivals--Singapore--Photographs
• Chinese--Singapore--Social life and customs--Photographs
• Dinners and dining--Singapore--Photographs
• Ethnic Communities>>Festivals and Celebrations
• Ethnic Communities>>Customs and Traditions