Zacal sa siedmy mesiac cinskeho lunarneho kalendara

Zaciatkom augusta sa zacal siedmy mesiac cinskeho lunarneho kalendara. Tento mesiac je velmi dolezity pre cinanov - je to velmi "priaznive" obdobie pre duchov, dobrych ale najma tych zlych. Nuz, znie to mozno smiesne, ale cinania na to skutocne veria. Veri tomu takmer jedna miliarda ludi na svete, a to je uz co povedat.

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According to superstition, the gates of hell are thrown open once a year during the seventh month of the Lunar calendar, ghosts and gods alike are free to roam the world. To keep mischief at bay, people burn offerings, throw banquets and stage opera shows to avoid the wrath of visitors from the netherworld.Chinese street operas (wayang) will be staged to entertain these "guests". It is believed that the front rows of seats would be taken up by the spirits and ghosts and so they would be left vacant.

The seventh lunar month is considered the most dangerous month of the year. It is during this time that the souls of the loved ones live close to the alive. The souls can take up different forms, appearing as snakes, moths, birds, foxes, wolves, tigers and so on. They can appear as beautiful men or women to seduce the living. They can possess an individual by entering the body and cause illness and mental disorders. Ancestral spirits that are well fed and well cared for will bring good fortune.

Souls of those who died on their own, like in accidents such as drowning or even suicides, are denied entry into heaven. These souls search for other souls, even the innocent ones, to fill up their posts in hell. Special attention will also be given to the "hungry ghosts" and the "lonely ghosts," they have no living descendants can easily get bad-tempered and destructive during their "vacation" back to Earth.

To prevent them from doing any harm to the living or the dead, the Chinese would use lanterns to distract them away, or make sacrifices and burn "hell notes" or "paper replicas" for them to use in the underworld, in a safe place outside their homes (to prevent them from coming in) to "bribe" these disturbed souls.

Everyone is constantly on the lookout for ghosts, as they can take on human form at will during this time. One way to spot a ghost is to look at their feet, because it is believed that their feet never touch the ground.

How did the Ghost Month come about?

It is still a mystery. Taoists believe that the month honors the birthday of Yenlo Wang, the Demon King. Buddhists believe a legend about a man named Mu Lan who travelled to Hades to visit his recently deceased mother. She was evil and selfish on Earth, and when Mu Lan arrived he found her hungry and tormented. He tried to feed her, but the food turned to ashes every time it touches her lips. When he returned to Earth, Mu Lan asked his Buddhist master if his mom could be saved. The monk replied that she could only achieve salvation if, Mu Lan could prepare food and drink offerings for all lost souls, and if all the monks and nuns chant and pray for her.

Synopsis :
During the Chinese Seventh Month, the gates of hell open and spirits are let loose upon an unsuspecting world. For 30 days, the dead walk among the living. To protect themselves, mortals devise rules. Rules such as: Do not swim during the Seventh Month; do not turn back at night when someone calls out your name; do not talk to strangers on a deserted stretch of road.For Rosa Dimaano, all those are just a bunch of old wives’ tales.

********WORD OF CAUTION*******

During the seventh lunar month, be advised to be home early, preferably before dark. Look out for "white circles" on the floor and do not step on any incense or sacrifices. Try not to marry during this period, and no one should go for long or dangerous journeys, like sea voyages. Please do not offend the dead.