Taiwan

During Ghost Month in Taiwan, it’s believed the gates of hell open and the spirits come out and wander, looking for food to eat and mischief to cause. For the many Taiwanese who follow the traditional religions, one of the main activities happens on the 15th day of the Ghost Month, known as Pudu. Normally, [...]

The Hungry Ghost Festival starts in Taiwan on Thursday. In Ghost Month, the seventh month of the lunar calendar, it's believed the spirits of ancestors who aren't fully provided for in the spirit world roam the earth looking for food and resources. It's also believed they have the power to harm those who don't provide [...]

August, the seventh month of the lunar calendar is called “Ghost Month” in Taiwan. To understand what this month is about, it’s good to start with understanding the worldview of spirituality in Taiwan. For those who believe and practice traditional Taiwanese religions, the spirit world consists of three types of beings: 1. gods - highly [...]