Offerings of cell phone models against evil ghosts

August 19 is The Hungry Ghost Festival in China During the entire lunar month, the Chinese believe the gates of Hell are opened, freeing hungry ghosts that wander the earth in search of food.

In remembrance of the dead, families burn joss sticks and offer food to appease them, in order to prevent bad luck. Other tribute offerings are made in the form of burning colourful paper objects, such as houses, cars, television sets and even mobile phones, in the belief that these items will help the ghosts live comfortably in the afterworld.

15 days after the festival begins, it is believed the ghosts return to their points of origin, and the festival ends".

[via BWG]

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