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Hungry Ghost Festival regional observances

Overview

The seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, known as the Ghost Month or Hungry Ghost Festival, is being observed through various cultural traditions and public initiatives across Southeast Asia and East Asia.

In Malaysia and Thailand, observances include roadside feasts, the burning of joss paper, and getai performances. In Phuket, Thailand, the Por Tor Festival features ancestral worship and community ceremonies at locations such as the Hok Nguan Kong Shrine.

In Hong Kong, the Teochew community maintains long-standing customs including Teochew opera, the distribution of rice, and the observance of specific taboos, such as avoiding whistling at night or wearing certain colors. Meanwhile, in Taiwan, the Changhua District Prosecutors Office has utilized the period to launch a ‘Ghost Month Anti-Bribery Special’ campaign, using folklore themes to warn against election bribery.

Entities

Phuket City Municipality · Tourism Authority of Thailand · Changhua District Prosecutors Office · Malaysia · Hong Kong

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ghost Month traditions and anti-bribery campaigns unfold in Taiwan and Hong Kong

    During the traditional Ghost Month, the Changhua District Prosecutors Office in Taiwan is running an anti-bribery campaign, while Hong Kong observes Hungry Ghost Festival customs and traditional taboos.

  2. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Hungry Ghost Festival traditions observed in Malaysia and Thailand

    The Hungry Ghost Festival will be observed across Malaysia and Thailand in August 2026, featuring ancestral worship, shrine ceremonies, and traditional offerings like joss paper and incense.

Sources

expatgo.com · heartbeats.jp · rcf.fr · stheadline.com