Zhongyuan Festival is also known as ghost festival. Because of the ancient worship of ghosts and gods, Zhongyuan Festival is also endowed with many mysterious colors. On Zhongyuan Festival, an old man may tell you not to go out as much as possible. Let's see why.
Can I go out in the evening of Zhongyuan Festival
In fact, you can go out in the evening of the Zhongyuan Festival, but you should go home as soon as possible and don't stay out too late.
Zhongyuan Festival try to go home early, stay at home at night as much as possible, and avoid going to those places where the lights are red and the wine is green. Try to avoid the shop and the noise. Otherwise, it is easy to cause trouble because of some small things. If you really can't go out at night, try not to speak on the road, do not urinate at will on the road, do not spit at will on the road, especially at the paper ash pile where someone burns overnight. If you step on or spit carelessly, you should admit your mistake and ask for forgiveness at the first time. You can carry incense or paper money with you when you go out at night. If you can't, you can carry a pack of cigarettes. Even if you don't smoke, you can light them on the roadside when necessary to support those lonely souls.
It is said that during this period, the ghosts and spirits of the netherworld all rushed to the world to have fun and find some delicious food and drink. Especially on the 15th of July -- the Zhongyuan Festival, the day when the ghost gate is opened is the most cloudy day in the world. It is generally believed that it is better not to go out on the Zhongyuan Festival, so as not to run into ghosts, not to go to the river, so as not to accidentally fall into the water ghost's double. It is also believed that July 14 is the most cloudy day in the ghost month. It is said that at midnight on this day, staying in the wilderness, you will see the spectacle of night travel of hundreds of ghosts. Hundreds of ghosts come from Naihe bridge, and Mingsi lights a red lantern to guide them. They come towards the long-standing Yang kingdom. So this night, I'm not allowed to go out
What time can't I go out on Zhongyuan Festival
It's better not to go out after dark.
Usually after 6:30, that is after dark. It's better to go home before dark. It is generally believed that July 15 is the right day of Ghost Festival and the day when the ghost gate is open. At that time, it's the most cloudy. So it's better not to go out of the street that night, so as not to run into ghosts. In addition, it's better not to go to places such as the river or the sea, so as not to accidentally miss your feet and become a double for the water devil. In addition, it's better not to say anything unlucky or offend the spirit world, so as not to provoke the spirit.
What can't Zhongyuan festival do
1. Your forehead will show
There is a positive light on your forehead. Don't let your hair cover your forehead. Otherwise, it will affect your luck. Especially on the day of the Zhongyuan Festival, it's better to show it.
2. Don't say "ghost"
On the day of universal crossing in Zhongyuan, ghosts almost came out of the house and were everywhere. Especially on the scene of universal crossing, it must be full of ghosts. Therefore, in Zhongyuan universal crossing, it's best to be cautious about what you say and what you do. In addition to avoiding saying the word "ghost", don't talk indiscriminately, be careful that the ghost is around you!
3. Don't trample
No matter it's a sacrifice or something, don't trample and jump when it's burning. Otherwise, it will not hinder their actions. When they are angry, they will do harm to you.
4. Avoid washing and airing clothes in the middle of the night
The washed clothes are easy to be adhered to by the free electric waves because of the humidity. It's not easy to get out of the clothes. In the ghost month where ghosts are everywhere, hanging clothes in the middle of the night is like setting a trap to catch ghosts. Who can I ask if it doesn't bother you?
5. Don't pat others on the shoulder at will
This taboo has something to do with folk customs. People think that everyone has three fires on his head and shoulders, which will make ghosts and other people dare not get close to him. Therefore, when Zhongyuan Purdue, which has the most ghosts, slaps others on the shoulder at will, doesn't it mean to put out the fire of the other party and let the ghost find him trouble?