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8 Things you should never do during Hungry Ghost Festival

8 Things you should never do during Hungry Ghost Festival

The Hungry Ghost Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month every year, is landing on August 30 this year. As the gates of the underworld open up, spirits and ghouls of the departed escape and roam the earth. Since the vast majority of us are looking to enjoy the day’s vibrant celebrations completely ghost-free, here are eight timeless superstitions to follow during the festival. Lest you wish to sleep with the lights on... RECOMMENDED: If you love nothing more than spine-tingling tales about the supernatural, check out 10 of the spookiest stories in Hong Kong.