What’s the point of visiting graves on Ghost Festival?

1. Time is important

From the perspective of cemetery Feng Shui, the best time to sweep the tomb is when the yang energy is relatively strong. It is recommended to sweep the tomb at noon, that is, between 11 and 13 o'clock, because this time period is when the yang energy is at its strongest. It is best to complete the tomb sweeping and worship service before 3 p.m., and it is most taboo to sweep the tomb after 17:00.

2. Flower bouquet preparation

Since ancient times, white flowers have been the most common for offering sacrifices and sweeping tombs. In ancient times, chrysanthemums were regarded as flowers of sustenance, with the meaning of longing and remembrance. . Therefore, white chrysanthemums are the most suitable flowers for visiting graves.

3. Clothing for tomb-sweeping

When sweeping tombs during the Ghost Festival, it is recommended not to choose black clothes to avoid attracting yin energy. However, do not choose to wear brightly colored clothes such as red or yellow, otherwise it will give people a feeling of disrespect for the deceased. Therefore, it is better to wear plain clothes during the Ghost Festival. In addition, it is recommended not to buy shoes during the Ghost Festival because "shoes" have the same pronunciation as "evil". Buying shoes will attract evil spirits and affect your fortune.

4. Tomb-sweeping steps

Before sweeping the tomb on the Hungry Ghost Festival, you must first cut off all the weeds on the tomb, repair the surroundings of the tomb, and then add some new soil to the tomb to protect it. Begin to burn incense paper and pour wine to offer sacrifices. The steps of offering sacrifices: amending the cemetery - offering incense - serving meat - toasting - paying homage - saying goodbye. The order of sacrifice: father, mother, eldest son, eldest daughter, second son, second daughter