How to keep the Hungry Ghosts away

Written By Allan Smith

One of my customers reminded me that the Hungry Ghost Festival is coming soon. The month-long festival starts Aug 16, 2023 and ends mid September. The Hungry Ghost Festival holds great significance in numerous Asian cultures, so it is important to understand and respect local cultural guidelines. First, it is customary to make offerings of food, candles, and incense as a means to pacify the spirits of the deceased. This act is believed to bring forth blessings and good fortune


There are also some definite DON’Ts. The following article from timeout.com lists 8 definite things to avoid doing during the Hungry Ghost Festival. Is shaving your legs ok or not? Click the link below to find out. 

DON’T DO THAT!!

Allan Smith

Allan Smith is the owner of Arrow Employment Services in Hong Kong. Hiring a helper from another country and culture is difficult and misunderstandings are common. Our goal is to help you “find and keep a good helper”. If you are looking for work, our goal is to “help you find and keep a good job”. We help you navigate the often difficult employer - employee relationship.

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