Chinese Ghost Month or Chinese Ghost Festival, which started on the 31st of July is particularly heightened today, the 15th day of the 7th month in the Lunar Calendar... today is called Ghost Day... and for extra scare, tonite promises to be a full moon....
In Taiwan, it is believed that ghosts haunt the entire island of Taiwan during the seventh lunar month. The first day of the celebration is inaugurated by the opening of the gate of a temple which symbolizes the gates of hell. All the lamps on the main altar are lit during the twelfth day of the festival. On the thirteenth day, a procession of lanterns is held. A parade is held for releasing water lanterns is done during the fourteenth day of the festival. During the duration, incense and various foods are being offered and spirit paper money is burnt in order to please the wandering spirits. It is also believed that the addresses of houses being visited by the spirits should not be named.
So, today, I best be extra careful... no running by Dajia River... and will pretty much stay indoors... can never be too careful.... :)
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