Yue Laan Hungry Ghost Festival

Day 15 of the Seventh Moon in the lunar calendar was the day of Yue Laan Hungry Ghost Festival in Hong Kong. During the entire lunar month (the Seventh Moon), ghosts are said to roam the earth. Throughout this month, Chinese people do their best to avoid late nights to steer clear of the spirits. In some areas of Hong Kong, visitors can see small roadside fires, where believers burn paper money and other offerings to appease the restless spirits. Local festivals feature Chinese Opera.