BNF 7th Month Dinner 2006

Some Facts on Hungry Ghost Festival…
Hungry Ghost festival falls on the 7th month of the lunar New Year and is celebrated mainly in China and other countries like Singapore & Malaysia. It is believed by the Chinese that during this month, the gates of hell are opened to free the hungry ghosts who then wander to seek food on Earth. The reason why the Chinese celebrate this festival is to remember their dead family members and pay tribute to them. They also feel that offering food to the deceased appeases them and wards off bad luck.

Another belief among the Chinese is that the dead return to visit their living relatives during the 7th month and thus they prepare a sumptuous meal for the ‘hungry ghosts’. The Chinese feel that they have to satisfy the ghosts in order to get good fortune and luck in their lives.

BNF holds its 7th month dinner on a yearly basis during this festival. As shown are some photos taken during this year’s dinner.