Common ways to get possessed are looking at ghosts (look away when you see them), or kicking over joss sticks. They are hungry to experience all they’ve left behind in life (hence the term hungry ghost), and may do it by taking over someone’s body. Hungry ghosts (spirits that died unfulfilled, or have no remaining relatives to burn offerings for them) stalk the streets.
The greatest fear during this period is that of possession. It’s a festival of deep cultural significance, but there are many superstitions and rituals that Singaporeans pay for. During this time, Chinese Singaporeans revere their ancestors and show charity to the less fortunate among the dead. The Hungry Ghost Festival has deep cultural significance, with many superstitious practices Singaporeans are willing to pay for.
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