Hungry Ghost Festival essentials, and five Chinese superstitions to heed this month

In Hong Kong, the Hungry Ghost Festival holds special significance. The festival is thought to have roots in Buddhist, Taoist and folk traditions dating back to the Tang dynasty (618-907). – South China Morning Post

HONG KONG: The Hungry Ghost Festival is one of the most eerie celebrations in Chinese culture and falls on the 15th day of the seventh month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, that day is August 18.

It is not just the day itself, though – the entire seventh lunar month is considered a little spooky, as it is believed that heaven, hell and the realm of the living become intertwined.