Fire!

A strange site out my window tonight....

Fire on another balcony!

I was startled when I saw a campfire-like image on the 5th balcony a few buildings down. But then I remembered - it is probably Ghost Month now. This time is the high season for traditional ancestor worship. The fires are used to burn money and other offerings to one's ancestors. Though these practices are largely defunct in post-Mao China, there are obviously a few old-timers left.

I'm gonna keep an eye out, though....those flames were a little too big for my tastes.

-alan