A grand celebration to mark the conclusion of Ghost Month in Taiwan is scheduled for Monday night, featuring an event known as "ghost grappling." Teams of climbers will race up 10-story tall greasy towers to capture flags at the top.
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00:00Taiwan's Ghost Month is coming to a close with the annual Toucheng Qiangu Festival
00:04being held at midnight on Monday to mark the occasion.
00:08The highlight of the event is known as Ghost Grappling, where teams of climbers
00:12race up 10-story tall greasy towers hung with food offerings to grab flags placed at the top.
00:17The festival was originally a ritual where food was offered to wandering spirits before
00:22given to the poor. It was later turned into a race and is used today to remember past hardships.