Thank you for sharing your reflection and daily practice, Wei. Very much agree. ~Wes

Excellent! If there’s an easy opportunity, I’d love to see a picture when the event is past. ~Wes

Thank you. I had incorporated the Chinese lantern festival a few years back which was a huge success and am looking forward to this event as well.

Hi Gary, sounds like fun! You’ll find more detail in the site’s Hungry Ghost Festival pages, but at a high level, I’d suggest emphasizing the theme of looking after the destitute and those less fortunate, specifically in this case the ghosts without families to look after them. Taking care to avoid cultural caricature, an interesting display might incorporate elements of a traditional ghost-feeding ceremony, such as paper and food offerings meant to appease the passing ghosts. In summary, focus on the holiday’s universal, accessible themes, supported by explanations of the specific cultural practices. Hope that helps! ~Wes

Thanks for your question, Tony. Traditionally, the offering is left outside overnight before it’s generally cleared away, either by municipal services or the family. That said, you’ve got spirit of the holiday right, in the sense of looking after those less fortunate. Giving non-perishable goods to a homeless shelter might be your family’s modern adaptation. ~Wes