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zhōng​yuán​pǔ​dù

Ghost Festival rituals

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    Ghost Festival rituals

    Rituals and offerings held on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month to honor ancestors and provide for wandering spirits; common activities include preparing feasts for the deceased, floating water lanterns, and raising lanterns on poles.

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