{"id":18420,"date":"2025-07-08T16:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=18420"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:21:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T03:21:23","slug":"hungry-ghost-festival-taboo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/hungry-ghost-festival-taboo\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Hungry Ghost Festival Do\u2019s And Don\u2019ts You Should Follow"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Hungry Ghost Festival is one of the most intriguing and spiritually rich traditions observed in many Asian cultures. Held during the 7th lunar month, this festival marks the time when the gates of the spirit world are believed to open, allowing restless spirits to wander among the living. To stay on the safe side, many people follow specific customs and rituals to show respect and avoid bad luck.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’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. Our guidelines can help you stay respectful, safe, and spiritually aware throughout this ghostly month.<\/span><\/p>\n

When is the Hungry Ghost Festival 2025?<\/span><\/h2>\n

In 2025, the Hungry Ghost Festival \u2013 also known as Zhongyuan Jie (\u4e2d\u5143\u8282) \u2013 will be observed on Saturday, 6 September, which corresponds to the 15th day of the 7th lunar month. The entire Ghost Month begins on 23 August and ends on 21 September. During this period, families offer food, incense, and joss paper to honour spirits and seek protection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts in Singapore (<\/span>2025<\/span>)<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Don\u2019t stay out late<\/span><\/h3>\n
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It\u2019s believed that ghosts roam the streets after sunset. That is why it\u2019s advised that people avoid nighttime activities as part of the things not to do during the Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore this 2025. But if you HAVE to stay out late, invite a friend for company. That\u2019s because ghosts are said to prey on unsuspecting victims who travel alone at night.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Try to minimise going out in groups of three<\/span><\/h3>\n
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It is said that when a group of three people walk in a straight line, or take photos together, the person in the centre is exposed to the supernatural; be it receiving the ‘sight’ or just a cold chill running down his or her spine. So try to hang out in even numbers during this time of the year as you keep in mind these Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. Don\u2019t open an umbrella indoors or pick up any stray umbrellas<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
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Even when you’re attempting to dry your brolly, it\u2019s best to have it dry outdoors and close it before entering the house. Why? Because it\u2019s believed that wandering ghosts may \u2018seek shelter\u2019 in the<\/span> umbrellas<\/span><\/a> when they’re used in the open, and you don’t want to be bringing them home to your house! Therefore, as part of the Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts, it\u2019s important to remember not to open umbrellas in your house.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Don\u2019t turn your head if someone taps your shoulder or calls your name<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
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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. And this could cause your <\/span>yin<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>yang<\/span><\/i> energy to go haywire. You\u2019ll then be more vulnerable to the supernatural, which isn\u2019t what we want during this month. Some believe that to counter this, you could turn your entire body instead. So try that out instead as you keep the Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts this 2025 in mind. <\/span><\/p>\n

Friendly tip:<\/strong> Let’s try to not tap our friends’ shoulders as well!<\/p>\n

5. Avoid wearing red<\/span><\/h3>\n
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You should definitely wear a<\/span> red and white outfit for National Day<\/span><\/a> 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! 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 in Singapore this 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Don\u2019t tie the knot during this period<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
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Although this is not necessarily something that may incur the wrath of otherworldly friends, many Chinese believe that the seventh-month ghost festival is a no-no for weddings, as it is generally an unlucky period for happy celebrations of any kind. And that includes other big decisions as well, including buying a new house, signing a business contract and so on. It\u2019s, therefore, best to pay heed to these Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. NEVER sit in the front row of Getai concerts<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"NEVER
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Getai shows are organised around various<\/span> neighbourhoods in Singapore<\/span><\/a> during the Hungry Ghost Festival. It\u2019s a concert that is meant to entertain wandering ghosts so they don\u2019t get up to any mischief. Hence, the front row is usually reserved for ghosts, that\u2019s why they\u2019re always kept empty. Try not to forget this Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts, or you might end up taking someone\u2019s seat!<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Avoid swimming, especially at night<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Avoid
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One of the Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts is to avoid swimming or engaging in any<\/span> water sports in Singapore<\/span><\/a>. If you must, try to go in the daytime. There is a belief that ghosts linger in the water and they may try to drown you for a chance at reincarnation. That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to stay away and remember that water activities are one of the things not to do during the Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore this 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Don\u2019t cover your forehead with your hair<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
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Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts also include leaving your forehead exposed. Chinese beliefs say that strong life energy radiates from your forehead. That\u2019s why leaving it exposed could push unwanted spirits away! So if you\u2019ve gotten bangs recently, it\u2019s time to let them grow out so you can convert them to the side-swept version.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Don\u2019t sing when you\u2019re out alone at night<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
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Ghosts don\u2019t have to attend Getai performances if you start singing on the way home. That\u2019s right, wandering ghosts may be attracted to your singing or whistling while you\u2019re on your own! Pro tip: If the music bug hits you, just plug in a set of<\/span> earphones<\/span><\/a> and take a silent stroll. This particular rule in the list of Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts also includes whistling and talking to yourself. Who knows? Some <\/span>special<\/span><\/i> individuals might start taking a keen interest in your voice.<\/span><\/p>\n

11. Don\u2019t talk about ghosts<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
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Despite being the best time to tell horror stories to scare your friends, telling ghosts or other supernatural-related stories may just attract the attention of our otherworldly friends. Who knows, they might just be sitting next to you listening on! You wouldn\u2019t want a mysterious tap on your shoulder coming from out of nowhere. So don\u2019t forget that this is part of the Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts!<\/span><\/p>\n

12. Don\u2019t stick your chopsticks upright in your food<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
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If you live in a very <\/span>pantang <\/span><\/i>(superstitious) household, you’ll know better than to stick your<\/span> chopsticks<\/span><\/a> in your food. That\u2019s because these chopsticks resemble joss sticks used to worship the dead. Although it may seem really convenient to just stick your chopsticks in your bowl while chewing your food, it serves as a sign that the food is prepared for wandering spirits! If you\u2019re not laying out food offerings, it\u2019s best to not overlook this Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts. Or else you might wind up eating <\/span>someone\u2019s <\/span><\/i>food by accident!<\/span><\/p>\n

13. Don\u2019t hang wind chimes at home<\/span><\/h3>\n
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You should take down any<\/span> wind chimes<\/span><\/a> around the home 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> home decor<\/span><\/a> to keep in line with the Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts.<\/span><\/p>\n

14. Don\u2019t kill any insects<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
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There is a Chinese belief that certain insects represent the presence of our departed loved ones. Killing them might chase them 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, or you may just break one of the Hungry Ghost Festival taboos.<\/span><\/p>\n

15. Don\u2019t pick coins up from the streets (or anything, really)<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Thinking of picking up whatever may be on the street? Try not to do that during the 7th lunar month. It may be tempting to pick up these things you may find lying around. But there\u2019s a high chance that these items already belong to a spirit and you could irk them if you picked them up. Worse still, the malevolent spirits often bait humans with coins in an effort to possess them. Eeks! You don\u2019t want to fall for their tricks!<\/span><\/p>\n

16. Don\u2019t stand under trees<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
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Standing under trees and especially at night, is the most commonly reminded of things not to do during the Hungry Ghost Festival. Tales about ghosts residing in treetops hold some weight, unfortunately. Plus, trees have also been known to attract <\/span>yin<\/span><\/i> energy, which will make you more vulnerable. So if you\u2019ve found yourself waiting for a Grab or Gojek under the trees, just shuffle along a bit and pray for the best. And perhaps the hike or camping trip to forested areas should be rescheduled to after the 7th Month \u2013 the time of day won\u2019t help either.<\/span><\/p>\n

17. Watch your step!<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Joss sticks<\/span><\/a> and food offerings are common sightings during the Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore. You may come across them tucked into the corner of walk paths in your home estate. Most of them would be lined along sidewalks as well, so watch where you\u2019re going and avoid touching or stepping onto any of them lest you offend the spirits. If you do, just remember that as part of the Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts, say a quick apology and be on your way.<\/span><\/p>\n

18. Don\u2019t hang clothes out of your house overnight<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
(Credit: <\/span>Lukas Smith<\/span><\/a> \/ Unsplash [cropped])<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>This may seem inconvenient, but Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts also include changing up where you dry your laundry. And that\u2019s especially for households who usually hang freshly washed laundry out your window. The shape of clothes can potentially attract wandering spirits. So they may \u201cborrow\u201d your favourite dress or suit and may even leave some negative aura behind. This means an aura that could cause misfortune to befall you! So take note and add this to your list of things not to do during the Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore this 2025. <\/span><\/p>\n

19. Don\u2019t leave your home slippers facing the bed<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
(Credit: <\/span>Anna Maiwald<\/span><\/a> \/ Unsplash [cropped])<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>Most folks would recommend adding this to your list of Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts. Your home is supposed to be your safe haven. You wouldn\u2019t want anything foreign to linger around, especially if they\u2019re unwelcomed. So don\u2019t leave your<\/span> home slippers<\/span><\/a> pointing towards your bed! It\u2019s literally an open invitation for wandering spirits — you\u2019re showing them your resting place. So keep this in mind when you\u2019re thinking about things not to do during the Hungry Ghost Festival.<\/span><\/p>\n

20. Avoid taking pictures late at night<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Avoid
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As part of the Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts, it\u2019s recommended to not stay out too late. But if you happen to still be out and randomly decide to take a selfie, please don\u2019t. You may accidentally include <\/span>someone <\/span><\/i>else who didn\u2019t want to have their picture taken. Or worse, capturing someone you didn\u2019t even see physically. Yikes. <\/span><\/p>\n

21. Try not to cut your hair at night<\/span><\/h3>\n
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In this day and age, it\u2019s fairly certain you\u2019ll need a haircut someday. Especially if you\u2019re someone who likes to get their regular trim. But we\u2019d suggest taking a break for once during the 7th lunar month. That\u2019s because your hair is actually your <\/span>yang<\/span><\/i> energy. It\u2019s a form of positive energy that gives you strength, so removing it would deplete your stores of positive energy. And this includes shaving as well. It\u2019s also better to cut your hair during the day as that\u2019s when the <\/span>yang<\/span><\/i> force is stronger. Cutting, shaving or plucking your hair at night when <\/span>yin<\/span><\/i> energy is stronger could weaken your <\/span>yang<\/span><\/i>, and we do not want that to happen during this time of the year!<\/span><\/p>\n

22. Stay away from walls<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Stay
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Walls somehow attract spirits, and they\u2019re especially fond of corners. Apparently, walls and corners have a certain <\/span>yin<\/span><\/i> (negative) energy that spirits will veer towards. So do stay away from these surfaces! <\/span><\/p>\n

23. Don\u2019t take the last bus or train<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don\u2019t
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Lost track of time while hanging out with your best <\/span>buds<\/span><\/i>? It\u2019s best you share a cab with your pals. The last buses and trains tend to be emptier, so you may be sharing these modes of public transportation with some \u201ccustomers\u201d. Let\u2019s avoid bumping into any of them; stock up on<\/span> TADA vouchers<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Grab vouchers<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Gojek vouchers<\/span><\/a> or<\/span> RYDE vouchers<\/span><\/a> to save some cab money during this month.<\/span><\/p>\n

24. Reschedule those renovations<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Generally, one should try to avoid making big decisions during this time of year. Other than weddings, this rule goes for any sort of renovations too \u2013 especially if they\u2019re quite a large process. 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But of course, some fixes are rather urgent. If that\u2019s the case, make sure you schedule those works early in the day so they can be done before the sun sets.<\/span><\/p>\n

25. Move in at another time<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Move
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An empty house can mean unwanted residents, especially at this time of year. The best thing to do is to wait it out and move in after the 7th lunar month is over. But if you simply can\u2019t wait, there\u2019s a workaround. Arrange with your contractors to prioritise renovations for certain rooms, especially your bedroom. Then, move in before the 7th Month so the Man, Heaven and Earth Qi can connect. This will ultimately bring good luck to all residents too! And if you need more move-in tips, read up on some moving house <\/span>feng shui <\/span><\/i>rituals.<\/span><\/p>\n

26. Don\u2019t shave your legs!\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Don't
(Credit: Adrian Infernus<\/a> \/ Unsplash [cropped])<\/figcaption><\/figure>Earlier, we mentioned that cutting your hair during the Hungry Ghost Festival isn\u2019t advised \u2013 and yes, that includes the hair on your legs too! While it\u2019s normal to deal with a few nicks or irritation when shaving, according to my <\/span>Ah Ma\u2019s <\/span><\/i>generation, there\u2019s more at stake during the 7th month. They believed that every strand of leg hair acts like a mini protector, helping to ward off wandering spirits. Think of it as your built-in spiritual defence system. So, if you’re deciding what not to do during the 7th month, maybe let the leg hair grow \u2013 just for a little while.<\/span><\/p>\n

27. Do avoid arguments \u2013 even if they deserve it<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Avoiding
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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. Keeping the peace isn\u2019t just good manners \u2013 it\u2019s good spiritual hygiene this month.<\/span><\/p>\n

28. Brighten your home \u2013 lights on, spirits gone\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Brighten
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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>ambient lighting<\/span><\/a>, 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

29. Overall, keep calm and carry on<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Keep
(Credit: Alexis Antoine<\/a> \/ Unsplash [cropped])<\/figcaption><\/figure>During the Hungry Ghost Festival, one golden rule is: to stay calm and 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. Many believe that reacting, especially by answering a mysterious call 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

Keep these Hungry Ghost Festival do\u2019s and don\u2019ts in mind (2025)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Take note of the things not to do during the Hungry Ghost Festival and you\u2019ll be spared the spirits\u2019 disturbances. If you\u2019re partaking in this festival, be sure to get all your offerings like <\/span>incense sticks<\/span><\/a> and<\/span> joss paper<\/span><\/a> in advance. If you need help figuring things out, here’s how to pray during the Hungry Ghost Festival<\/a>. Thinking about what to wear over this month? Here are some <\/span>old money outfit ideas<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>style tips for oversized shirts<\/span><\/a> that you can consider!<\/span><\/p>\n

This article was updated on 8 July 2025. Additional research done by Shermyn Tan.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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