Can I travel during the Hungry Ghost Festival? What are the taboos to pay attention to when traveling during the Hungry Ghost Festival?

The Hungry Ghost Festival is coming soon. The Hungry Ghost Festival is also one of our country’s traditional festivals with profound culture. Although everyone always has some scary elements about this festival, the elderly often talk to us. Let’s talk about things you need to pay attention to. We also need to remember some things. Today I will tell you what you need to pay attention to when going out! Can I travel during the Hungry Ghost Festival?

The Hungry Ghost Festival falls on August 15th. It is a more suitable month for traveling, because this month is about to enter autumn, and the weather is gradually getting cooler. But it’s the Ghost Festival after all, so there are still some things you need to pay attention to when going out! What are the taboos to pay attention to when going out during the Ghost Festival

1. Don’t go to the beach and play less in the water

The biggest taboo for traveling in the seventh month of the lunar calendar is the beach. I believe everyone has it. I have heard the legend about the alternation of catching water ghosts, and it seems that there are many accidents while playing in the water during this period. Therefore, the elders often advise to stay away from the seaside and dangerous waters during the ghost month, so as to prevent young and frivolous children from going crazy and not understanding the water first. Playing in the water led to tragedy.

In fact, it is inevitable to play in the water in summer. The most important thing is to never go to unmanaged mountain streams, or areas marked with no swimming, or even jump into the water or cross the rapid river just for pleasure. Action, if you really want to have fun splashing in the water, you can choose a safe water area with lifeguards. Don’t forget to warm up and have safe swimming equipment before entering the water.

2. Knock on the door before checking into the hotel

Everyone should have heard this taboo since childhood. As long as you are checking in outside, you must knock politely before opening the door to avoid being disturbed by a sudden door opening. Visiting a good brother who is resting inside affects their mood. Therefore, when you go to someone else's house, knock on the door with a respectful heart to remind you, and remember to enter the room sideways to avoid facing your good brother face to face, so as to protect a good night's sleep.

3. Avoid night outings and don’t take random photos

Night is the most active time for good brothers, so leave this quiet time to them and try to avoid night outings, except of course In addition to this statement, it is dark at night and it is inherently more dangerous to go out alone. It is even more terrifying to meet someone with intentions who are scarier than ghosts. Therefore, not only during the ghost month, but also for safety reasons, it is better not to go out in the middle of the night.

In addition, it is best not to take random photos during the trip, because we are new here and may not know the conditions of this place. For example, if the tour guide leads a group to visit temples and Buddha statues, they will tell guests to avoid taking photos of them. , and even some cemeteries are tourist attractions. If you are accidentally stared at, it is not just as simple as ghosts entering the mirror, but may also attract ghosts into the house!

4. Slippers should not be placed neatly beside the bed

Good brothers will look at the direction of the toe of their shoes to determine where strangers are. If the toe of their shoes is pointed towards the head of the bed, then the good brothers will go to bed and sleep with you. Pay special attention to it. Remember to kick your slippers into chaos before going to bed, or It is better to put the slippers neatly next to the bed, and it may attract the curiosity of friends from the spirit world who will go to bed to play with you at night (commonly known as ghosts on the bed).

5. Don’t lean against the wall or under the tree

Some people say that it is easy to attract shade under trees, especially the banyan tree, which often appears in rural legends, mainly because of the banyan tree. It is relatively dense. Feng Shui teachers believe that its ability to absorb subtle substances may be stronger than other plants, so Yin spirits will attach to it and thrive, and it is difficult for sunlight to penetrate under the banyan tree. It is common for the elderly to enjoy the shade under the tree. , but in the ghost month, the yin energy is strong, especially at night, it is best not to wander alone under the tree, and on the wall because good brothers like to rest against the wall, it is also a cool and comfortable place for them, so they can not disturb most.

Okay, generally speaking, everyone should not go out. Even if you want to go out, you should pay attention to some things, especially if you go out alone. Whether it is the Ghost Festival or not, you must pay attention to safety!