7tH MOnTh

The gates are open.

Today is the official start of the 7th month Hungry Ghost Festival. As the clock strikes 12, the gates of hell are opened, releasing hungry spirits/souls into the mortal world. Hence, this morning on the way to work/school you would have noticed burnt ashes, candles and offerings from the prayers held last nite as the clock strikes mid-night.

On telly and in the cinemas, horror shows are creeping upon us. People are making a point to be home earlier and opening their eyes wide wide to avoid stepping on offerings or strayed incense papers.

I still rem in my younger days, friends often told mi not to carry jing-a-ling stuff as the tinkling sounds will attract spirits, do not cut fingernails after mid-night, do not turn or respond to strange voices calling out etc etc. Not to mention movies like The Eye etc, making a lasting impression with that Lift scene. *shudder*

Think I will make sure my dog sleeps with mi everynight for this whole month.