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Hungry Ghost Festival
Next on Monday, 16 August 2027
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About Hungry Ghost Festival
The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Taoist and Buddhist festival celebrated in Taiwan to honor ancestors and appease spirits. During this time, families offer food, burn incense, and perform rituals to ensure the spirits are comforted and kept from causing harm. It is a significant cultural event that emphasizes filial piety and respect for the afterlife.
When is Hungry Ghost Festival in Taiwan?
Hungry Ghost Festival dates from 2023 to 2031
- 2023Wednesday, 30 AugustPast
- 2024Sunday, 18 AugustPast
- 2025Saturday, 6 SeptemberPast
- 2026Thursday, 27 AugustPast
- 2027Monday, 16 August in 281 days
- 2028Sunday, 3 Septemberin 665 days
- 2029Friday, 24 Augustin 1020 days
- 2030Tuesday, 13 Augustin 1374 days
- 2031Monday, 1 Septemberin 1758 days
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