ghost festival

Questions

What does ghost festival mean?

A traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival in Asia, when ghosts and spirits are said to emerge from the lower realm, and deceased ancestors are venerated.

Where does ghost festival come from?

Calque of Chinese 鬼節 /鬼节 (Guǐjié).

How to pronounce ghost festival

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