Tomorrow is the first day in the seventh month of the Chinese calendar, marking the start of the Ghost Festival, or Zhong Yuen Festival.
The spirits of those who have pased on will be roaming, looking for food and offerings, visiting the relatives, until the 30th day of the seventh month.
Most residents will burn joss sticks and paper money, and offer food stuffs, cigarettes, clothings and sundries to the "good brothers", so they won't do any harm to the living during this period.
posted by cat_aunty @ 9:07 pm
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ok. that is good to know cos i think the feeder will not go out during this time. so this means i have to feed the 3 kitties. sorry no capital letters. i am typing with one hand and holding akira with the other.
Did you take this picture or is it from magazine? To me it really brings out the spooky atmosphere ...kinda like in anticipation of ....
Oh how skeery!
Oooo... by the way, Cat Aunty, did you know that this year has TWO Ghost Months?
~5-Cat Style
Dear Vegie, it was from a magazine in Taiwan. In South East Asia, the festival tends to be more colorful. I really would like to take some photos but I am afraid the people may not be happy about it.
What an interesting tradition. It's so fascinating to see how different cultures interact with those who have passed before us. Do people leave things in their homes or in special temples?
Dear Zeus, they leave the offerings on special altars at road sides.
Glad that your mum is back.
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