Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:cultural_practices
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
ancestor worship
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ghost Month
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| gptkbp:includes |
burning incense
performing rituals preparing food for spirits |
| gptkbp:involves |
offerings to spirits
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:cultural_identity
myths and legends superstitions ghosts and spirits |
| gptkbp:is_believed_to |
allow spirits to return to the living world
bring good fortune if observed properly bring misfortune if ignored |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:China
gptkb:Hong_Kong gptkb:Malaysia gptkb:Singapore gptkb:Thailand gptkb:prayers community events family gatherings food offerings Chinese communities rituals for the deceased |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a time of reflection
a time of community bonding a time of family reunion a time of honoring ancestors a time of remembrance a time of spiritual cleansing |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Korean_people gptkb:Japanese_people gptkb:Vietnam gptkb:Taiwanese_people East Asia Thai people Filipino communities |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Chuseok
Obon |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:August
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Hungry_Ghost_Festival
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
respect for deceased ancestors
|
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
parades
cultural performances visiting graves lighting lanterns setting off fireworks street festivities cleaning tombs making paper offerings |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tainan_Ghost_Festival
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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