{"id":14198,"date":"2021-08-18T19:41:31","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T14:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=14198"},"modified":"2021-08-18T19:41:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T14:11:31","slug":"what-to-avoid-during-hungry-ghost-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-avoid-during-hungry-ghost-festival","title":{"rendered":"What to Avoid During Hungry Ghost Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-avoid-during-hungry-ghost-festival\/#Avoid_the_last_Public_Transport_Ride\" >Avoid the last Public Transport Ride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-avoid-during-hungry-ghost-festival\/#Stand_Away_from_Walls\" >Stand Away from Walls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-avoid-during-hungry-ghost-festival\/#Stop_Whistling_at_Night\" >Stop Whistling at Night<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-avoid-during-hungry-ghost-festival\/#Dont_hang_your_clothes_Outside_for_the_Night\" >Don&#8217;t hang your clothes Outside for the Night<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-avoid-during-hungry-ghost-festival\/#Dont_Click_Pictures_Late_at_Night\" >Don&#8217;t Click Pictures Late at Night<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-avoid-during-hungry-ghost-festival\/#Avoid_Leg_Hair_Removal\" >Avoid Leg Hair Removal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-avoid-during-hungry-ghost-festival\/#Avert_Touching_Someones_Shoulders\" >Avert Touching Someone&#8217;s Shoulders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-avoid-during-hungry-ghost-festival\/#Dont_keep_Slippers_Facing_your_Bed\" >Don&#8217;t keep Slippers Facing your Bed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be fooled by the Hungry Ghost Festival&#8217;s name because, in reality, it is the day when the gates of the underground world open. All the ghouls and spirits come up to the mortal world for a lovely little walk and some notorious pranks. While Singaporeans celebrate this festival with zest and enthusiasm, you mustn&#8217;t forget about the eight things that will keep you safe. Let us look at the various things to avoid during the Hungry Ghost Festival for a fun and memorable celebration.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_the_last_Public_Transport_Ride\"><\/span><strong>Avoid the last Public Transport Ride<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14199 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/public-transport-ride-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"public transport ride\" width=\"427\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/public-transport-ride-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/public-transport-ride-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/public-transport-ride-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/public-transport-ride.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The last bus or train ride always gives chilling or spooky vibes. While you might think you are the only passenger, the phantoms sitting beside you would think otherwise. They are ready to pounce on the first mortal to board the ride. The solution, avoid the last empty public ride to be safe.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stand_Away_from_Walls\"><\/span><strong>Stand Away from Walls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14203 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/stay-away-from-wall-300x265.jpg\" alt=\"stay away from wall\" width=\"434\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/stay-away-from-wall-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/stay-away-from-wall-768x678.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/stay-away-from-wall-810x716.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/stay-away-from-wall.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is practically impossible to stay away from walls, but as a rule of the Hungry Ghost festival, it would be best to try to abide by it. Chinese folklore says that walls give out a sinister and creepy vibe, as they are the perfect hotspots for ghost gatherings. So, keep your poses for the gram on hold and stay away from narrow alleys.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_Whistling_at_Night\"><\/span><strong>Stop Whistling at Night<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14200 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/do-not-whistel-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"do not whistel\" width=\"480\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/do-not-whistel-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/do-not-whistel.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There have been enough horror movies to teach you that you must not whistle at night, especially when alone. During the Hungry Ghost Festival, it is probably wise to avoid it because it is believed that spirits roam at night, waiting for someone to point them in the right direction for a fun and spooky encounter.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_hang_your_clothes_Outside_for_the_Night\"><\/span><strong>Don&#8217;t hang your clothes Outside for the Night<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14202 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/clothes-hanging-at-night.jpg\" alt=\"clothes hanging at night\" width=\"475\" height=\"356\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is said that during the Hungry Ghost Festivals, the spirits get attracted to human clothing. They may borrow your outfit for the night or cast an evil spell on them. As if doing laundry was not enough of a headache, you will have to worry about phantoms messing with your clothes.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Click_Pictures_Late_at_Night\"><\/span><strong>Don&#8217;t Click Pictures Late at Night<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14204 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/clicking-pics-at-night-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"clicking pics at night\" width=\"567\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/clicking-pics-at-night-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/clicking-pics-at-night.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another lesson horror films have taught us is that cameras and evil spirits don&#8217;t mix. Stay away from the hoard of misfortune by not clicking pictures late at night. This way, you will neither trap a phantom nor face its vengeful wrath.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Leg_Hair_Removal\"><\/span><strong>Avoid Leg Hair Removal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14205 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/leg-hair-removal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"leg hair removal\" width=\"424\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/leg-hair-removal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/leg-hair-removal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/leg-hair-removal-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/leg-hair-removal-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/leg-hair-removal-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/leg-hair-removal-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/leg-hair-removal-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/leg-hair-removal.jpg 1484w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, this sounds a bit far stretched and crazy. However, when it comes to warding off ghosts, you can&#8217;t take a chance. According to an old Chinese saying, each strand of leg hair can scare away three evil spirits. So, let&#8217;s not pay the price for beauty and stay safe for the festival.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avert_Touching_Someones_Shoulders\"><\/span><strong>Avert Touching Someone&#8217;s Shoulders<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14208 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dont-touch-shoulder-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"455\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dont-touch-shoulder-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dont-touch-shoulder-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dont-touch-shoulder-810x537.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dont-touch-shoulder.jpg 1023w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Based on Chinese folklore, each individual has flames on their shoulders that help keep evil spirits and misfortune at bay. These flames are obviously invisible to the naked eye, yet one hand on a shoulder puts it out. Thus, making that person open to some unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_keep_Slippers_Facing_your_Bed\"><\/span><strong>Don&#8217;t keep Slippers Facing your Bed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14207 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dont-keep-Slippers-Facing-your-Bed-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Don't keep Slippers Facing your Bed\" width=\"436\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dont-keep-Slippers-Facing-your-Bed-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Dont-keep-Slippers-Facing-your-Bed.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, this definitely sounds silly. However, the rumour is that slippers act like a compass for spirits whose purpose is to trouble victims. So, keeping your slippers pointing towards your bed is equivalent to personally inviting them home.<\/p>\n<p>While this festival is about fending off apparitions, it&#8217;s also a time for enjoyment and making new memories. So, keep these pointers in mind while you gallivant around the city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t be fooled by the Hungry Ghost Festival&#8217;s name because, in reality, it is the day when the gates of the underground world open. All the ghouls and spirits come up to the mortal world for a lovely little walk and some notorious pranks. 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