Pontianak at Marina Barrage? Netizens amused by 'sighting' during Hungry Ghost Festival
A kite resembling a 'pontianak,' a mythical female spirit, was spotted flying over Singapore's Marina Barrage during the Hungry Ghost Festival. The sighting drew amusement rather than fear from netizens, who shared jokes about the spooky-looking display.
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This lighthearted story highlights local cultural traditions and the role of social media in shaping community reactions to folklore during specific festival periods.
Hungry Ghost Festival has just begun , and there's already a 'spooky' sighting in Singapore — though this one seems to have left netizens more amused than terrified.
In a TikTok video posted by user Jovan on Saturday (Aug 15), a kite resembling a pontianak could be seen soaring in the skies above Marina Barrage.
Sporting long, messy black hair, a white dress and glowing red eyes, the kite bore an eerie resemblance to the popular mythical spirit.
"Guys, seventh month can fly this kind of kite meh?" Jovan asked in the video.
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And while ghostly sightings are typically associated with scares, the kite drew more laughs than screams from netizens, with many taking to the comments section to crack jokes.
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