{"id":94728,"date":"2025-08-21T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T03:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=94728"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:29:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T03:29:45","slug":"how-to-pray-hungry-ghost-festival-7th-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/how-to-pray-hungry-ghost-festival-7th-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide On How To Pray During The Hungry Ghost Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many younger Singaporeans, figuring out how to pray during the Hungry Ghost Festival can be mystifying. If your parents or grandparents used to handle the rituals and now you\u2019re unsure where to start, don\u2019t worry! By the end, you\u2019ll be ready to observe this tradition respectfully, without feeling <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blur<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to pray during the Hungry Ghost Festival?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Pick the right time &amp; place<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Festival spans the entire seventh lunar month (23 August &#8211; 21 September 2025).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most families pray on the 1st, 15th, and last day of the month.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location-wise, you can pray at home, set up outdoors near your block, or at a family altar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For outdoor prayers, use a safe open spot and always check if your area requires approval for large setups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Prepare your offerings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll typically need:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food &amp; drinks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fruits, sweets, or simple vegetarian dishes like noodles and rice. Some families add their ancestors\u2019 favourite snacks or drinks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Joss%20Stick\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Joss sticks<\/b><\/a><b> (incense):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Always prepare<\/span><b> 3 sticks <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per prayer (we\u2019ll explain why later).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Candles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A pair of red candles for light and protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/joss%20paper\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Joss paper<\/b><\/a><b> (incense paper)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: One of the most important (read on for more on the different types of joss paper)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Optional extras:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tea, rice wine, or paper offerings like houses and clothes (symbolising gifts for the afterlife).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange everything neatly. If indoors, place offerings before an altar or ancestor photo. Otherwise, set them out on clean paper or containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Conduct the prayer ritual<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-94731\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Conduct-the-prayer-ritual.webp\" alt=\"Conduct the prayer ritual\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Conduct-the-prayer-ritual.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Conduct-the-prayer-ritual-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light three joss sticks and hold them at chest level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bow three times in each direction:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To the deities or sky.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To your ancestors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To wandering spirits nearby.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak from the heart, invite them to accept your offerings and bless your household.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you come from a Taoist or Buddhist background, you might also recite scriptures or mantras at this point. But if you\u2019re not familiar, it\u2019s perfectly okay to speak normally. It\u2019s the sincerity that counts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Burn the joss paper<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, I\u2019d also <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pua puay<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out if it\u2019s all right to go ahead with burning the offerings. It\u2019s the same, if both land on the same side, then it\u2019s a no-go for now. Just give it a couple of minutes and toss them again.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a metal can or incense burner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joss paper folding (into gold ingots) is optional; sincerity is what counts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the paper gradually to the fire to avoid ash flying everywhere.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ritual of incense paper burning symbolises transferring money and goods to the spirits. Think of it as sending them care packages in the afterlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Wrap up<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing I usually do is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pua puay<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is tossing two coins while asking if they\u2019re done with the food. If both coins land on the same side, it means \u2018no\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the joss paper is fully burned and the joss sticks are almost done, thank the spirits quietly for accepting the offerings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can deal with food offerings in different ways; any is fine, and you can simply follow your family\u2019s tradition.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave it there longer for \u201clatecomer\u201d spirits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discard or leave it: Some believe food has been \u201cspiritually eaten\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share with family: Some see the food as \u201cblessed\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your offerings have been completely burned, and tidy up any packaging or leftover ashes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to burn during the Hungry Ghost Festival?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Incense (joss sticks)<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94732\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94732\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Incense-joss-sticks.webp\" alt=\"Incense (joss sticks) how to pray hungry ghost festival\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Incense-joss-sticks.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Incense-joss-sticks-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Incense-joss-sticks-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Incense-joss-sticks-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Incense-joss-sticks-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: multistream2020)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually offered in sets of three<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts as a spiritual \u201cphone line,\u201d carrying your prayers upward in smoke.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Joss paper (spirit money)<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94734\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94734\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94734\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joss-paper-spirit-money.webp\" alt=\"Joss paper (spirit money)\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joss-paper-spirit-money.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joss-paper-spirit-money-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joss-paper-spirit-money-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joss-paper-spirit-money-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joss-paper-spirit-money-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: wanshentrading.sg)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different types of joss paper, each with a specific use:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/joss%20paper\/gold\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Gold joss paper<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 for gods and higher deities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/joss%20paper\/silver\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Silver joss paper<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 for ancestors and wandering spirits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/joss%20paper\/money\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Hell bank notes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 modern spirit currency with huge denominations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/joss%20paper\/ingot\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Joss paper folding into ingots<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 symbolises wealth and prosperity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pro tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Always fold or crease the paper before burning to show respect and to distinguish it from real money.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Paper replicas of goods<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94730\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94730\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-replicas-of-goods.webp\" alt=\"Paper replicas of goods how to pray hungry ghost festival\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-replicas-of-goods.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-replicas-of-goods-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-replicas-of-goods-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-replicas-of-goods-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-replicas-of-goods-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: Linlili Enterprise \u8389\u8389\u795e\u6599\u6c34\u679c\u4e13\u5356\u5e97)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where things get creative. Today\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/%E7%BA%B8%E6%89%8E\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese incense paper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t just money. You\u2019ll also find:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/%E7%83%A7%E7%BA%B8\/%E5%88%AB%E5%A2%85\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houses &amp; villas<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cars &amp; motorbikes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronics (phones, laptops, TVs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury goods (handbags, watches, even \u201cdesigner\u201d brands)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burning these shows care for your ancestors\u2019 comfort in the afterlife \u2013 and yes, it\u2019s surprisingly relatable when you see paper iPhones or Air Jordans going up in smoke.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Paper clothing<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94729\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94729\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94729\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-clothing.webp\" alt=\"Paper clothing how to pray hungry ghost festival\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-clothing.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-clothing-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-clothing-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-clothing-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paper-clothing-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: wanshenmsdnbhd.sg)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special paper crafted into traditional outfits (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sh\u00f2uy\u012b<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), often included to keep spirits \u201cwarm\u201d and properly dressed. A thoughtful extra touch in larger offerings, these clothes and shoes are also known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/%E7%BA%B8%E6%89%8E\/%E8%A1%A3\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u7eb8\u624e\u8863<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/\u7956\u5148\u8863 for clothes, and \u7eb8\u624e\u978b for shoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Other ritual papers<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deity Papers: Specific designs meant for Taoist or Buddhist gods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boat-shaped Papers: Burned during the 7th Month to symbolise guiding spirits safely back to the underworld.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learned how to pray Hungry Ghost Festival with confidence?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praying during the 7th Month doesn\u2019t need to be overwhelming. With just three joss sticks, some food offerings, and both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/%E9%87%91%E7%B4%99\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gold and silver joss paper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can perform a respectful ritual that keeps both ancestors and wandering spirits happy. More importantly, it\u2019s about sincerity. Want to avoid rookie mistakes? Check out our list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/hungry-ghost-festival-taboo\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hungry Ghost Festival taboos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bow, burn, and breeze through rituals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":94733,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"subtitle":"","format":"standard","override":[{"template":"2","parallax":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"bottom","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"3","show_author_box":"1","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"no-crop","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-715"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_bookmark_settings":{"override_bookmark_button":"0","override_show_bookmark_button":"0"},"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_review":[],"enable_review":"","type":"percentage","name":"","summary":"","brand":"","sku":"","good":[],"bad":[],"score_override":"","override_value":"","rating":[],"price":[],"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"jnews_post_split":{"post_split":[{"template":"1","tag":"h2","numbering":"asc","mode":"normal","first":"0","enable_toc":"0","toc_type":"normal"}]},"footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[592],"class_list":["post-94728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-hungry-ghost-festival"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Your Guide On How To Pray During The Hungry Ghost Festival<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to pray during the 7th Month Hungry Ghost Festival. 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