Ghost Festival

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:festival
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:temple
gptkbp:celebrates spirits of the deceased
gptkbp:features gptkb:mythological_figure
cultural performances
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ghost Festival
gptkbp:includes food offerings
joss paper
gptkbp:involves gptkb:offerings
visiting graves
burning incense
cleaning tombs
releasing water lanterns
gptkbp:is_a_time_for gptkb:church
gptkb:cultural_exchange
gptkb:charity
reflection
community bonding
cultural performances
family traditions
forgiveness
honoring ancestors
remembrance
spiritual cleansing
sharing food
reunion with ancestors
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:temple
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:festival
gptkb:Macau
gptkb:Hong_Kong
gptkb:Malaysia
gptkb:Singapore
gptkb:Taiwan
gptkb:item
parades
community feasts
lighting candles
special prayers
making wishes
artistic displays
the 15th day of the seventh lunar month
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Zhongyuan_Festival
Vu Lan Festival in Vietnam
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:Chinese_people
gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:is_part_of Chinese culture
gptkbp:is_recognized_by UNESCO as part of intangible cultural heritage
a public holiday in some regions
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Hungry_Ghost_Month
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:August
gptkbp:religion bring good fortune
appease wandering spirits
help spirits find peace
gptkbp:was_marked_by gptkb:award
family gatherings