San Francisco's Chinatown is embracing a modern approach to hosting a time-honored Chinese tradition this August. A different take: Organized by the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, the city’s inaugural "Chinatown Hungry Ghost Festival" is transforming the somber "Ghost Month" into a vibrant celebration. Promoting solidarity: Hoi Leung, curator and deputy director of the Chinese Culture Center, explained that the upcoming festival aims to bolster economic development while fostering cross-cultural solidarity.