{"id":18420,"date":"2026-08-05T14:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=18420"},"modified":"2026-08-05T13:06:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T05:06:22","slug":"hungry-ghost-festival-taboo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/hungry-ghost-festival-taboo\/","title":{"rendered":"28 Hungry Ghost Festival Do\u2019s And Don\u2019ts You Should Follow (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hungry Ghost Festival is one of the most intriguing and spiritually rich traditions observed in many Asian cultures. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as <em>Zhong Yuan Jie<\/em> (\u4e2d\u5143\u8282), the festival falls during the 7th lunar month, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which marks the time when the gates of the spirit world are believed to open, allowing restless spirits to wander among the living.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For many Chinese families in Singapore, it\u2019s a time to remember ancestors and make offerings for wandering spirits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also plenty of customs that have been passed down through generations, from leaving the front row empty at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">getai<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows to avoiding food placed at offering tables. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To stay on the safe side, many people follow<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> these traditions <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and rituals to show respect and avoid bad luck. If you&#8217;re wondering what not to do during the 7th month, or just want to brush up on the essential dos and don\u2019ts during the Hungry Ghost Festival, you\u2019re in the right place. This guideline can help you stay respectful, safe, and spiritually aware throughout<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the Ghost Month<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When is the Hungry Ghost Festival 2026: Key dates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the seventh lunar month (also known as Ghost Month) runs from 13 August to 10 September 2026.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Hungry Ghost Festival <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">falls on Thursday, 27 August, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which corresponds to the 15th day of the 7th lunar month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>13 August 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start of Ghost Month. The gates of the underworld are traditionally believed to open on this day, allowing spirits to visit the human world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>27 August 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hungry Ghost Festival \/ <em>Zhong Yuan Jie<\/em>. This day marks the peak of Ghost Month, when spirits are believed to be most active.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>10 September 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> End of Ghost Month. The spirit world\u2019s gates are believed to close, signalling that it\u2019s time for the visiting spirits to return.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some families make offerings throughout the month, larger community events and rituals are often held around the middle of the month. If you spot colourful <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">getai <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stages popping up in your neighbourhood, or see offerings and joss paper being burned at designated spots, it\u2019s your cue that the Hungry Ghost Festival has arrived.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hungry Ghost Festival traditions and practices<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At its heart, the Hungry Ghost Festival is about honouring ancestors and showing kindness to spirits believed to have no family members to care for them. Hungry Ghost Festival superstitions and customs vary from household to household, so there is no one \u201cright\u201d way to observe the occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prepare offerings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Families set out food, fruit, tea and rice for their ancestors and wandering spirits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Burn joss paper:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Paper items, such as money, clothes and miniature houses, are burned as symbolic gifts for loved ones in the afterlife. In Singapore, these are usually burned in designated bins or metal containers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Watch <\/b><b><i>getai <\/i><\/b><b>performances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These lively open-air shows include singing, dancing, comedy, and even opera. They are held as part of the season\u2019s observances and bring the community together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Light incense and hold prayers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Families light joss sticks, say prayers, and visit temples to remember their ancestors and seek blessings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Red and floating lanterns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Red lanterns are typically hung around temples, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">getai <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stages and community events. In some Chinese communities, floating lanterns are also released to guide wandering spirits and light their way back to the spirit world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community dinners and auctions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some neighbourhoods hold seventh-month dinners, where residents gather for a meal and bid on items to raise funds for temples, charities or community activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do\u2019s and don\u2019ts during Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Don\u2019t stay out late<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84327\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84327\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stay-out-late.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t stay out late\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stay-out-late.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stay-out-late-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stay-out-late-230x153.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stay-out-late-350x233.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stay-out-late-480x319.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/group-of-people-crossing-pedestrian-lane-in-greyscale-1309687\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pawe\u0142 L.<\/a> \/ Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s believed that ghosts roam the streets after sunset.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That&#8217;s why one of the most popular Hungry Ghost Festival superstitions is avoiding nighttime activities. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you HAVE to stay out late, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make sure to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> invite a friend for company. Ghosts are said to prey <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on unsuspecting victims <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travelling <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alone at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Avoid going out in groups of three<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84351\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84351\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84351 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/minimise-going-out-in-groups-of-three.webp\" alt=\"minimise going out in groups of three hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts \" width=\"600\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/minimise-going-out-in-groups-of-three.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/minimise-going-out-in-groups-of-three-300x192.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/minimise-going-out-in-groups-of-three-230x147.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/minimise-going-out-in-groups-of-three-350x223.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/minimise-going-out-in-groups-of-three-480x306.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/pNDregaOfoU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Vidar Nordli-Mathisen<\/a> \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a belief that the person in the centre of a group of three is more exposed to wandering spirits, especially when walking in a line or posing for photos. They may receive<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the &#8216;sight&#8217; or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sudden <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cold chill running down <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spine. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, for a little extra peace of mind, try to hang out in pairs or in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">even numbers during this time of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Don\u2019t open an umbrella indoors or pick up any stray umbrellas<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84352\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84352\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84352 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-open-an-umbrella-indoors-or-pick-up-any-stray-umbrellas.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t open an umbrella indoors or pick up any stray umbrellas\" width=\"600\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-open-an-umbrella-indoors-or-pick-up-any-stray-umbrellas.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-open-an-umbrella-indoors-or-pick-up-any-stray-umbrellas-300x246.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-open-an-umbrella-indoors-or-pick-up-any-stray-umbrellas-230x188.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-open-an-umbrella-indoors-or-pick-up-any-stray-umbrellas-350x286.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-open-an-umbrella-indoors-or-pick-up-any-stray-umbrellas-480x393.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/motsTck381I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Aline de Nadai<\/a> \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to dry your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brolly <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after the rain? I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t\u2019s best to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leave it open outdoors to dry <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and close it before entering the house. It\u2019s believed that wandering ghosts may \u2018seek shelter\u2019 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Umbrella\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">umbrellas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that have been used outside, and bringing one indoors while open could<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mean <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bringing them home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with you! So, as part of your do\u2019s and don\u2019ts during Hungry Ghost Festival: avoid opening your umbrella indoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Don\u2019t turn your head if someone taps your shoulder or calls your name<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84346\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84346\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84346 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-turn-your-head-if-someone-taps-your-shoulder-or-calls-your-name.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t turn your head if someone taps your shoulder or calls your name\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-turn-your-head-if-someone-taps-your-shoulder-or-calls-your-name.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-turn-your-head-if-someone-taps-your-shoulder-or-calls-your-name-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-turn-your-head-if-someone-taps-your-shoulder-or-calls-your-name-230x153.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-turn-your-head-if-someone-taps-your-shoulder-or-calls-your-name-350x233.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-turn-your-head-if-someone-taps-your-shoulder-or-calls-your-name-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/back-view-of-person-comforting-her-friend-7699502\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MART PRODUCTION<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Pexels)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A belief in Chinese culture is that everyone has a \u2018spiritual protective flame\u2019 on each shoulder. However, the flames are extinguished whenever you turn your head around,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could cause your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yang<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> energy to go haywire <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and make<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you more vulnerable to the supernatural. To counter this,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if someone calls your name or you need to look behind you, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">try turning your entire body instead. So try that out instead as you keep the Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts this 2026 in mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Friendly tip:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep those shoulder taps to a minimum, and take note of what else you should avoid doing during the 7th Month!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Avoid wearing red<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84335\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84335\" style=\"width: 517px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84335 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-wearing-red.webp\" alt=\"Avoid wearing red hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts \" width=\"517\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-wearing-red.webp 517w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-wearing-red-259x300.webp 259w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-wearing-red-230x267.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-wearing-red-350x406.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-wearing-red-480x557.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/0-tPAUxXFak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">pawel szvmanski<\/a> \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should definitely wear a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/singapore-national-day-red-white\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> red and white outfit for National Day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but stow it at the back of the cupboard when the 7th month comes around. The hungry ghosts are said to be attracted to the colour red! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unless you want to be a prime target for mischievous ghosts, wearing red clothes should definitely be part of your list of things not to do during the Hungry Ghost Festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Put your wedding plans on hold<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84348\" style=\"width: 399px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84348 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-tie-the-knot.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t tie the knot hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts \" width=\"399\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-tie-the-knot.webp 399w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-tie-the-knot-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-tie-the-knot-230x346.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-tie-the-knot-350x526.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/f9WerDcbPAw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Jackson Wong<\/a> \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this is not necessarily something that may <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">directly <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incur the wrath of otherworldly friends, many Chinese <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">families <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">believe that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7th Month Ghost Festival<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a no-no for weddings. It\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generally seen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as an unlucky period for happy celebrations of any kind. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hat includes other big decisions as well, including buying a new house, signing a business contract and so on<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, following longstanding Hungry Ghost Festival superstitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. NEVER sit in the front row of Getai concerts<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84337\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84337\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84337 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NEVER-sit-in-the-front-row-of-Getai-concerts.webp\" alt=\"NEVER sit in the front row of Getai concerts\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NEVER-sit-in-the-front-row-of-Getai-concerts.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NEVER-sit-in-the-front-row-of-Getai-concerts-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NEVER-sit-in-the-front-row-of-Getai-concerts-230x173.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NEVER-sit-in-the-front-row-of-Getai-concerts-350x263.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NEVER-sit-in-the-front-row-of-Getai-concerts-480x360.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ekienwai\/5195122810\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> Kien Wai E<\/a> \/ Flickr)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getai <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shows are organised around various<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/best-neighbourhoods-singapore\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> neighbourhoods in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the Hungry Ghost Festival. It\u2019s a concert meant to entertain wandering ghosts so they don\u2019t get up to any mischief. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the front row is usually reserved for ghosts, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why they\u2019re always kept empty. Try not to forget this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from your list <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts, or you might end up taking someone\u2019s seat!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Avoid swimming, especially at night<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84342\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84342\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84342 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-swimming-especially-at-night.webp\" alt=\"Avoid swimming, especially at night\" width=\"600\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-swimming-especially-at-night.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-swimming-especially-at-night-300x286.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-swimming-especially-at-night-230x219.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-swimming-especially-at-night-350x333.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-swimming-especially-at-night-480x457.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Cp-LUHPRpWM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Christopher Campbell<\/a> \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming and engaging in any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/best-water-sports-singapore\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water sports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often avoided during the Hungry Ghost Festival.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you must, try to go in the daytime. There is a belief that ghosts linger in the water and may try to drown you for a chance at reincarnation. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, water activities are often included in what not to do during the 7th month.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Don\u2019t cover your forehead with your hair<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84344\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84344 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-cover-your-forehead.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t cover your forehead hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts \" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-cover-your-forehead.webp 400w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-cover-your-forehead-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-cover-your-forehead-230x345.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-cover-your-forehead-350x525.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-holding-petaled-flower-2271202\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Tomaz Barcellos<\/a> \/ Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s one reason to let your forehead breathe during Ghost Month. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese beliefs say that strong life energy radiates from your forehead. That\u2019s why leaving it exposed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can ward off <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unwanted spirits! So if you\u2019ve gotten bangs recently, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this is your sign to pin them back or stick to a side-swept style.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Don\u2019t sing when you\u2019re out alone at night<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84341\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84341\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84341 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-sing-when-youre-out-alone-at-night.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t sing when you\u2019re out alone at night\" width=\"600\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-sing-when-youre-out-alone-at-night.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-sing-when-youre-out-alone-at-night-300x192.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-sing-when-youre-out-alone-at-night-230x147.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-sing-when-youre-out-alone-at-night-350x223.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-sing-when-youre-out-alone-at-night-480x306.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84341\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/BcjdbyKWquw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Kristina Flour<\/a> \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ghosts don\u2019t have to attend <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getai <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performances if you start singing on the way home. That\u2019s right. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may attract <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wandering ghosts <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">singing while you\u2019re <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alone, especially at night<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This particular rule also includes whistling and talking to yourself. Who knows? Some <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">special<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> individuals might start taking a keen interest in your voice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the music bug hits you, just plug in a set of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/earphone\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">earphones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and take a silent stroll. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Don\u2019t talk about ghosts<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84329\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84329\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-talk-about-ghosts.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t talk about ghosts hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts \" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-talk-about-ghosts.webp 400w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-talk-about-ghosts-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-talk-about-ghosts-230x345.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-talk-about-ghosts-350x525.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/art-fingers-foggy-hand-626163\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pedro Figueras<\/a> \/ Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being the best time to tell horror stories <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scare your friends, telling ghost <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stories <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or other supernatural-related stories may attract the attention of our otherworldly friends. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You never know who could be listening in! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You wouldn\u2019t want a mysterious tap on your shoulder coming from out of nowhere. So <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in mind before you start sharing spooky tales.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Don\u2019t stick your chopsticks upright in your food<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84339\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84339\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84339 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stick-your-chopsticks-upright-in-your-food.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t stick your chopsticks upright in your food\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stick-your-chopsticks-upright-in-your-food.webp 400w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stick-your-chopsticks-upright-in-your-food-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stick-your-chopsticks-upright-in-your-food-230x345.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stick-your-chopsticks-upright-in-your-food-350x525.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/cooked-food-in-white-ceramic-bowl-4663444\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Chait Goli<\/a> \/ Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in a very <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pantang <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(superstitious) household, you&#8217;ll know better than to stick your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Chopsticks\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chopsticks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your food. That\u2019s because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resemble joss sticks used to worship the dead, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making the food look like an offering for wandering spirits during the Hungry Ghost Festival. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it may seem really convenient to just stick your chopsticks in your bowl while chewing your food, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s best to rest them across the bowl instead.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Or else you might wind up eating <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">someone\u2019s <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food by accident!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Don\u2019t hang wind chimes at home<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_99331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-99331\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99331\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wind-chimes.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t hang wind chimes at home hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts \" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wind-chimes.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/wind-chimes-300x199.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-99331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pxhere.com\/en\/photo\/1446859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adonyi G\u00e1bor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ PxHere)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/wind%20chime\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wind chimes<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consider putting them away <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while the Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore is in full swing. The high-pitched sounds of the wind chimes are said to attract the attention of wandering ghosts. Unless you want some \u2018special attention\u2019, it\u2019s best to put up other types of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/home%20decor\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home decor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to keep in line with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do\u2019s and don\u2019ts during Hungry Ghost Festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Don\u2019t kill any insects<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84345\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84345\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84345 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-kill-insects.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t kill insects hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts \" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-kill-insects.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-kill-insects-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-kill-insects-230x130.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-kill-insects-350x197.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-kill-insects-480x270.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/shallow-focus-of-man-7EyBXFpenQw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Chandler Hilken<\/a> \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a Chinese belief that certain insects represent the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spirit <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of our departed loved ones. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">killing them <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during Ghost Month<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might chase the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spirit <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">away or even hurt them. If you find any unusual insects or moths, leave them alone. You can also try to catch them for a safe release. It\u2019s a good way to appease the spirit that may be present <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and avoid breaking a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hungry Ghost Festival taboo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Don\u2019t pick coins up from the streets (or anything, really)<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_99330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-99330\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99330\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/coins.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t pick up coins from the streets (or anything, really) hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/coins.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/coins-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-99330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.needpix.com\/photo\/1364293\/coin-street-coin-on-the-street-free-pictures-free-photos-free-images-royalty-free-free-illustrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Francis Baylon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Needpix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempted to pick<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> up <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">something you spot <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on the street? Try not to do that during the 7th lunar month.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to belief, it could belong to a wandering spirit, who may not appreciate you taking it. Coins are said to be particularly risky, as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">malevolent spirits <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may use them as bait in an effort to possess your body.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eeks! You don\u2019t want to fall for their tricks!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. Don\u2019t stand under trees<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84343\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84343\" style=\"width: 492px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84343 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stand-under-trees.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t stand under trees\" width=\"492\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stand-under-trees.webp 492w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stand-under-trees-246x300.webp 246w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stand-under-trees-230x280.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stand-under-trees-350x427.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-stand-under-trees-480x585.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/su-may\/8264753543\/in\/photolist-dAk2hK-2b3kFsh-dsKjgq-276Zz4e-SzW8Mn-22Nq7C4-3epudL-fxyDVo-23xKKCQ-2aTM1fG-49HajW-EUxBsH-hNrDtB-22r1QZx-nRcFAE-21NG6PL-22r16Ft-23xKKFL-dUeMWK-9A92mZ-22NqbmB-nW2716-21dPtYu-26iAFmc-9pJMk5-6jHSB5-22fTaef-23ScTSt-26iADpX-EF2MM9-b6KLF4-2aTM1md-aqaTP4-dsKk9x-23cv2VV-28TA3Di-nRcSRz-mDU9sF-2dnUaPz-BRQVX3-29WUzP9-EF4Dhu-5g4Uhq-21NGa5U-5fZCbv-kHKRjT-nRd8Yi-24uLWC5-d89A1h-gH34c5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Su&#8211;May<\/a> \/ Flickr)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing under trees, especially at night,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most widely believed things to avoid during the Hungry Ghost Festival. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tales about ghosts residing in treetops hold some weight, unfortunately. Plus, trees have also been known to attract <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> energy, which<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in turn <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">makes you more vulnerable. So, if you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yourself waiting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under one <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for your Grab or Gojek,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> take a few steps away if you can. It may also be a good time to postpone any evening hikes or camping plans in the woods. They can probably wait until the 7th lunar month is over.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. Watch your step!<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84336\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84336\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84336 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Watch-your-step-food-offerings.webp\" alt=\"Watch your step food offerings\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Watch-your-step-food-offerings.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Watch-your-step-food-offerings-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Watch-your-step-food-offerings-230x130.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Watch-your-step-food-offerings-350x197.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Watch-your-step-food-offerings-480x270.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:7th_Month_Hungry_Ghost_Festival_Offerings_in_Singapore.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">ProjectManhattan<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Joss%20Stick\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joss sticks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and food offerings are common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sights <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during the Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore. You may come across them tucked into the corner of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paths<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around your neighbourhood. Keep an eye on where you are walking, especially when passing sidewalks lined with offerings. Try not to touch or step on them, as this may be seen as disrespectful to the spirits. If you accidentally do so, remember this in your list of Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">say a quick apology and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">continue <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. Don\u2019t hang clothes out of your house overnight<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84340\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84340\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84340 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-hang-clothes-out-of-your-house-overnight.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t hang clothes out of your house overnight\" width=\"600\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-hang-clothes-out-of-your-house-overnight.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-hang-clothes-out-of-your-house-overnight-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-hang-clothes-out-of-your-house-overnight-230x172.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-hang-clothes-out-of-your-house-overnight-350x261.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-hang-clothes-out-of-your-house-overnight-480x358.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/oy6fum5QYmM\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lukas Smith<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Unsplash [cropped])<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you usually hang your laundry outside the window, try to bring it in before night falls during Ghost Month. According to folklore, the human-like shape of hanging clothes may attract wandering spirits looking for something to wear. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So they may \u201cborrow\u201d your favourite dress or suit <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hanging on the clothesline <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and leave a negative aura behind. This may seem inconvenient, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but make sure to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">add this to your list of things not to do during the Hungry Ghost Festival <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for safety measures!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. Don\u2019t leave your home slippers facing the bed<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84349\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84349\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84349 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-leave-your-home-slippers-facing-the-bed.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t leave your home slippers facing the bed\" width=\"600\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-leave-your-home-slippers-facing-the-bed.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-leave-your-home-slippers-facing-the-bed-300x281.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-leave-your-home-slippers-facing-the-bed-230x215.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-leave-your-home-slippers-facing-the-bed-350x328.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-leave-your-home-slippers-facing-the-bed-480x450.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/f2SFqYVXlFI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anna Maiwald<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Unsplash [cropped])<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaving your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/home%20slippers\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home slippers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pointing towards your bed is believed to be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an open invitation for wandering spirits, as you\u2019re showing them your resting place.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your bedroom should be your cosy little sanctuary. So, before you turn in for the night, give your slippers a quick spin around and make sure they\u2019re facing away from your bed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. Avoid taking pictures late at night<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84350\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84350\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84350 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-taking-pictures-late-at-night.webp\" alt=\"Avoid taking pictures late at night\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-taking-pictures-late-at-night.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-taking-pictures-late-at-night-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-taking-pictures-late-at-night-230x153.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-taking-pictures-late-at-night-350x233.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Avoid-taking-pictures-late-at-night-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/UvNhG1FMoAY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elliot Teo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Unsplash)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as part of the Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts, it\u2019s recommended not to stay out too late<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at night<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But if you happen to still be out<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after dark <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and randomly decide to take a selfie, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep this reminder in mind. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may accidentally include <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">someone <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">else who didn\u2019t want to have their picture taken. Or worse, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">capture <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">someone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your photos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who you didn\u2019t even see physically. Yikes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21. Try not to cut your hair at night<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84330\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Try-not-to-cut-your-hair-at-night.webp\" alt=\"Try not to cut your hair at night hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts \" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Try-not-to-cut-your-hair-at-night.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Try-not-to-cut-your-hair-at-night-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Try-not-to-cut-your-hair-at-night-230x172.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Try-not-to-cut-your-hair-at-night-350x262.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Try-not-to-cut-your-hair-at-night-480x359.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/person-cutting-hair-3356170\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engin Akyurt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Pexels)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a trim? If you are wondering what not to do during the 7th month, one of them is your haircut. According to my <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ah Ma\u2019s <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generation, there\u2019s more at stake during this time. They believe that every strand of hair acts like a mini protector, helping to ward off wandering spirits. That\u2019s because your hair is actually your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yang<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> energy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a form of positive energy that works like your built-in spiritual defence system. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, removing your hair after dark <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> energy is stronger weakens your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yang <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and thus reduces your protection. That includes shaving and plucking too, so schedule your grooming earlier in the day <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during this time of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22. Stay away from walls<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84334\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84334\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84334 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stay-away-from-walls.webp\" alt=\"Stay away from walls hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stay-away-from-walls.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stay-away-from-walls-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stay-away-from-walls-230x153.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stay-away-from-walls-350x233.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stay-away-from-walls-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/grayscale-photo-of-girl-wearing-tank-top-Kp17A8CGm54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christian Chen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Unsplash)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walls and corners are said to be popular hangout spots for spirits during Ghost Month and especially during the Hungry Ghost Festival. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apparently, walls and corners have a certain <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (negative) energy that spirits <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are drawn to. So, avoid standing too close to them when you can and stick to open, well-lit areas instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23. Don\u2019t take the last bus or train<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84331\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-take-the-last-bus-or-train.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t take the last bus or train\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-take-the-last-bus-or-train.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-take-the-last-bus-or-train-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-take-the-last-bus-or-train-230x152.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-take-the-last-bus-or-train-350x232.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Dont-take-the-last-bus-or-train-480x318.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/blue-and-gray-train-seats-1nrJ3w4gpcY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shawnanggg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Unsplash)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost track of time while hanging out with your best buds? It\u2019s best you share a cab with your pals. The last buses and trains tend to be emptier,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and some believe you may end up travelling with a few unseen \u201cpassengers\u201d. S<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tock up on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/tada\/voucher\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TADA vouchers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/grab\/voucher\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab vouchers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/gojek%20voucher\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gojek vouchers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/ryde\/voucher\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RYDE vouchers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save some cab money<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and avoid bumping into any of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24. Reschedule those renovations<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84332\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84332\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Reschedule-those-renovations.webp\" alt=\"Reschedule those renovations hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Reschedule-those-renovations.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Reschedule-those-renovations-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Reschedule-those-renovations-230x153.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Reschedule-those-renovations-350x233.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Reschedule-those-renovations-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/floor-plan-on-table-834892\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JESHOOTS.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Pexels)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, as one of the Hungry Ghost Festival superstitions, you should try to hold off <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making any big decisions during this time of year. Other than weddings, this rule goes for any sort of renovations too, especially if it\u2019s a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">huge construction project. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know how it is when you can\u2019t sleep in on a weekend thanks to \u201crenos\u201d. Similarly, renovation noise could disturb spirits. So if you end up going ahead with renovation works, you may run into certain bumps in the road, or worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But of course, some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">repairs cannot wait.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If that\u2019s the case, make sure you schedule those early in the day so they can be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wrapped up <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before the sun sets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25. Move in at another time<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84347\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84347\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84347 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Move-in-at-another-time.webp\" alt=\"Move in at another time hungry ghost festival do's and don'ts \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Move-in-at-another-time.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Move-in-at-another-time-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Move-in-at-another-time-230x153.webp 230w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Move-in-at-another-time-350x233.webp 350w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Move-in-at-another-time-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/asian-family-emoving-new-house-1227319084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rawpixel.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Shutterstock)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An empty house <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may attract<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unwanted residents, especially at this time of year.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That\u2019s why some families prefer to wait until <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after the seventh lunar month<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before moving in. Still, there is a way around it if you cannot delay your plans. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange with your contractors to prioritise renovations for certain rooms, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">particularly <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your bedroom. Then, move in before the 7th Month so the Man, Heaven and Earth Qi can connect.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is said to bring good fortune to the household too! For more helpful advice, check out these<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/moving-house-feng-shui-rituals\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving house <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feng shui <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rituals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26. Do avoid arguments \u2013 even if they deserve it<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93535\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93535\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93535\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Avoid-arguments.webp\" alt=\"Avoiding arguments during Hungry Ghost Festival\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Avoid-arguments.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Avoid-arguments-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit:<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/man-in-gray-crew-neck-long-sleeve-shirt-standing-beside-woman-in-black-crew-neck-shirt-mv38TB_Ljj8\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"> Afif Ramdhasuma<\/a> \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While tensions may run high from time to time, it\u2019s wise to keep things calm during the Hungry Ghost Festival. Heated arguments, shouting, or public confrontations are believed to attract negative energy, and perhaps even the attention of wandering spirits who thrive on emotional unrest. Whether at home, at work, or on the road, try to stay composed and avoid unnecessary conflict this month.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27. Brighten your home \u2013 lights on, spirits gone\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93536\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93536\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93536\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Brighten-your-home.webp\" alt=\"Brighten your home with more lights\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Brighten-your-home.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Brighten-your-home-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93536\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/brown-wooden-kitchen-cabinet-JDBVXignFdA\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">Frames For Your Heart<\/a> \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One simple yet effective way to maintain a positive space during the 7th lunar month is to keep your home well-lit. Spirits are thought to be drawn to dark corners, so brightening your environment can help deter them. Use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Lighting\/Ambient\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ambient lighting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, open your curtains during the day, and make your space feel warm and welcoming (to the living, that is). A well-lit home promotes a sense of safety and balance for your loved ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28. Overall, keep calm and carry on<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93537\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93537\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Keep-calm-and-carry-on.webp\" alt=\"Keep calm and carry on during Hungry Ghost Festival\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Keep-calm-and-carry-on.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Keep-calm-and-carry-on-300x240.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-close-up-of-hands-typing-on-a-laptop-cihs2ZJ0Vp8\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">Alexis Antoine<\/a> \/ Unsplash [cropped])<\/figcaption><\/figure><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s one golden rule during the Hungry Ghost Festival: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stay calm and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not react, especially if something feels off or unexplainable. Hear your name being called when no one\u2019s around? Suddenly feel a chill or spot something in the corner of your eye? As tempting as it is to look or respond, it\u2019s best to ignore it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responding to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mysterious calls or acknowledging an eerie presence can attract unwanted spiritual attention. So when in doubt during the 7th month, keep cool, stay respectful, and quietly move on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep these Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts in mind (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not you follow every Ghost Month belief, a little awareness goes a long way. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note of<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> these do\u2019s and don\u2019ts during the Hungry Ghost Festival <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and you\u2019ll be spared the spirits\u2019 disturbances. For more guidance, read our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/how-to-pray-hungry-ghost-festival-7th-month\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide on how to pray during the Hungry Ghost Festival<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thinking about what to wear this month? Here are some<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/old-money-style-summer-outfits\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">old-money outfit ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/how-to-style-oversized-shirts-guys\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">style tips for oversized shirts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can consider!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article was updated on 5 August 2026. Additional research done by Francine DC.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Better be safe than 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