Festival of the hungry ghost (Hungry Ghost Festival) Bashny.Net

In China, Taiwan and other East Asian countries widely celebrated festival of the hungry ghost (Hungry Ghost Festival).





According to the lunar calendar, the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month in the Chinese calendar day is called a ghost, and the seventh month is called - ghost month. But in South China the action takes place on the day before.

The essence of the holiday is comforting souls of the dead who are hungry for worldly goods. During the month of sacrifice to the dead in the form of food offerings. And on the holiday itself burn made of papier-mache and paper decorations, jewelry, clothing and much more.

According to legend, it was in the seventh month of the lunar calendar, open the gates to hell and the ghosts of the dead are free to roam the earth in search of food and entertainment.





















































































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