Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:festival
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:temple
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
Spiritual beliefs
|
| gptkbp:celebrates |
One month
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Remembrance of the dead
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Zhongyuan Festival
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Local_customs
|
| gptkbp:involves |
Family gatherings
Visiting temples Lighting lanterns Offering food to ancestors Burning incense Prayers for the deceased Burning joss paper Offering fruits Creating altars Offering sweets Reciting scriptures Burning incense sticks Cleansing graves Making lanterns Making paper offerings Making sticky rice dumplings Offering cakes Offering chicken Offering dumplings Offering fish Offering fruits and nuts Offering meat dishes Offering rice Offering symbolic items Offering tea Offering tea and rice wine Offering vegetables Offering wine Performing lion dances Performing operas Releasing paper boats Setting off fireworks Sharing food with the needy |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:church
gptkb:China gptkb:Taoists |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Ghost_Festival
|
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Hong_Kong
gptkb:Malaysia gptkb:Singapore gptkb:Taiwan Chinese communities |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Chongyang_Festival
gptkb:Qingming_Festival |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:August
|
| gptkbp:origin |
Ancient Chinese customs
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Hungry_Ghost_Month
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Honoring deceased ancestors
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
Respect for ancestors
|
| gptkbp:tradition |
Performing rituals
Making offerings |