A chance to confront death
By Julia Tan
August 2014 FEATURE
Nothing in life is more certain than death and taxes – the quote itself goes back to the 18th century – but while taxeswe can deal with, death is something rather hushhush. To performance artist Soonufat Supramaniam though, it’s a topic that needs exploring.August is usually a month full of taboos for many superstitious Malaysian Chinese. That’s when the Gates of Hell open for a whole month. During the Hungry Ghost Festival, spirits roam the earth. Entertainment for these spirits...
Julia Tan
went to primary and secondary school at Convent Pulau Tikus before continuing sixth form at St. Xavier’s Institution; any other school was out of the question. She misses the fried rice at the school canteen, and laments the passing of the wan tan mee lady.
