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August 18, 2008

Anybody know "Ghost Month".

It's really special culture in Taiwan.

The Taiwan people refer to the seventh lunar month as "Ghost Month," the first day of which is called the " Opening of the Gates of Hades," since it is believed that the gates of Hell are flung open on this day to allow the ghosts and spirits of the nether world into the world of the living for a month of bacchanal of food and wine. This earthly party comes to an end on the 30th day of the month, called the "Closing of the Gates of Hades," since the portals to the spirit world are shut once again on this day. On the 15th day of Ghost Month, many people stay at home to avoid an unlucky encounter with a ghost out enjoying the Ghost Festival; and special care is taken to avoid walking near riverbanks where a water spirit may easily steal the body of the living.

 Source of the materials: http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/festival_c/ghost_e/html/ghost2.htm

 

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