Any Chinese Ghost festival in Taipei or Kaoshiung?

Question

Will be in Taiwan during the hungry ghost festival. Wish to know whether will there be any event celebrating this festival.

Answer 1

Yes, start from 1 to 30 August.

The entire month is a period when its is believed that the spirits of the dead walk the earth.  The people will be burning paper money and offering food to ghosts

On the 12th day, lamps on the Main Altar are lighted, the spectacular multi-colored illumination descends every comer of Keelung.

On the 13th day, procession of dipper lanterns is held and greeted by attendants.

On the 14th day, a parade is held for releasing the water lanterns.

On the 15th day, water lanterns are officially released and sacrificial rites for delivering the ghosts are performed both in public and private. A ceremonial dance is also performed to welcome deity Chung Kwei to awe the ghosts and keep them in order.

All over Taiwan, Ghost month is regarded with a great deal of superstition, and it is believed to be unlucky to travel, marry or hold a funeral during this time, before the ghosts once again depart the earth, and return to the fires of h**l.

Answer 2

TaiwanDIY Posted:

2008 雞籠中元祭施放水燈儀式 is held on 14 August at 望海巷海濱

2008 Keelung Mid-summer Ghost Festival (Chinese version): http://klgf2008.touch4u.net/traffic.html

From Keelung > 望海巷海濱

望海巷海濱 is located about 25~30 mins bus ride from Keelung city. Take Keelung bus 「國家新城-福隆」route at Keelung bus station (beside Keelung Railway Station). From Miaokou, you can board the same bus at “獅子橋 (Lions Bridge)” stop on 忠一路 (Chung Yi Rd). The bus heads to Fulong (福隆) via the coastal road (Provincial Highway No 2). Alight at "望海巷" stop. Fare: NT$30