In chinese calendar, the Ghost Festival is on the 15th of the seventh lunar month. The Ghost Festival also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival.This is the day when the spirits are in high gear. It’s important to give them a sumptuous feast, to please them and to bring luck to the family.
On the first day of the month, the Gates of Hell are sprung open to allow ghosts and spirits access to the world of the living. The spirits spend the month visiting their families, feasting and looking for victims.
There are always a few important things to keep in mind as passed down by the elders.
Dont's :
1.Getting married (in this month)
2.Whistle/Sing at night (you may attracting their attention)
3.Swimming/Travelling/Moving house
4.Step on the praying paraphernalia or burning paper.
5.Stay out late at night.
Do's:
1.Show respect to the praying and burning procedures taking place by the side of the streets. Don't foul around when people doing so.
2.Listen to the advice from elders.
On the first day of the month, the Gates of Hell are sprung open to allow ghosts and spirits access to the world of the living. The spirits spend the month visiting their families, feasting and looking for victims.
There are always a few important things to keep in mind as passed down by the elders.
Dont's :
1.Getting married (in this month)
2.Whistle/Sing at night (you may attracting their attention)
3.Swimming/Travelling/Moving house
4.Step on the praying paraphernalia or burning paper.
5.Stay out late at night.
Do's:
1.Show respect to the praying and burning procedures taking place by the side of the streets. Don't foul around when people doing so.
2.Listen to the advice from elders.
This will not be such a bad month for anyone as we just need to
be respect our 'Good Brother'.
Careful and be mindful.
p/s: if you really that 'sui' meet wif the ghost, dont forget to call who??..Yeah! the Ghostbusters...lolz
