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The July Month Hungry Ghost Special
2002 |
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This holiday is celebrated by both
Buddhists and Taoists in China and Chinese communities in
worldwide. During the seventh month of the lunar year, the
gates of Hell open, and ghosts return to earth for a visit with
their descendents. Most ghosts are friendly, although those
who do not have any living relatives, or died angry at their
family, may cause trouble. The ghosts are entertained with
loud music and appeased with offerings of fake paper money, TVs,
hand phones, furniture and other items which are burned at
shrines. On the 15th day of the month (which falls on
September 2nd in 2001), a huge feast is prepared for the ghosts
and chants are said for the dead. Following dinner, the
ghosts return to Hell until their vacation next year. |
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How much do you know about Hungry Ghost Festival? SPI is
revealing the in's and out's of this infamous yearly festival in
this special issue.
The origins of Hungry Ghost
Festival
Story of Mu Lian
Interview with a Deng-Kee
The Do's and Don'ts in Hungry
Ghost Festival
Do you believe ghosts exist?
How Hungry Ghost Festival is
celebrated
Correct steps on ritual
burning
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