Can I hang clothes to dry at night during Ghost Festival? Why can’t we go out on the night of the Ghost Festival?

Can I hang clothes to dry at night during Ghost Festival? Why can’t we go out on the night of the Ghost Festival?
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Can I dry clothes on the night of the Ghost Festival?

It is not advisable to dry clothes on the night of the Ghost Festival because it is easy to attract ghosts.
It is not suitable to dry clothes on the night of the Ghost Festival, especially wet clothes, because water is yin, so wet clothes are easily possessed by ghosts, and once they get on the clothes, it is difficult to get rid of them, so they may hate the owner of the clothes and even take revenge.
In addition, when drying clothes on the Ghost Festival, it is not advisable to dry long clothes, such as some long shirts and dresses. It is best to put them away before dark and not hang them outside at night. Because long clothes are very similar to the attire of ghosts, they can easily mistake them for their companions and gather at your home.
Of course, these are superstitious beliefs of the older generation. Whether you believe them or not is up to the individual, so what to do specifically depends on personal judgment.

Why can’t we go out on the night of the Ghost Festival?

The Zhongyuan Festival is also known as the Ghost Festival in the folks. Legend has it that it is the day when the gates of hell are wide open, so the yin energy is very heavy and it is easy to attract bad things, especially at night. That is why there is a saying that it is not suitable to go out at night on the Zhongyuan Festival.
In the past, there was a saying that "a hundred ghosts parade at night" on the Ghost Festival. People in the past believed that ghosts would form a team on the night of the Ghost Festival. At that time, the yin energy is strong and their power is even stronger. Sometimes it is difficult for strangers to recognize them clearly and they will mistakenly get into the team.
Therefore, on the Ghost Festival, it is best to go out during the day. After dark at night (usually after 19:00), do not hang around outside, especially not alone.
Things to note when going out on the night of the Ghost Festival:
1. Don’t take photos
When going out at night on the Ghost Festival, be sure not to take photos outside, especially in dark environments, as it is easy to capture bad things and damage your own fortune.
2. Don’t whistle
When you are outside on the night of the Ghost Festival, don't whistle while walking, especially in places with few people, as they may think you are calling them and follow you.
3. Don’t go near water
When you are outside on the night of the Ghost Festival, it is best not to go near places with lots of water, such as rivers or ponds, and do not store water at home. Because water is yin, it is more likely to gather bad things.
4. Don’t pick up random things
If you go out on the night of the Ghost Festival and see anything on the ground, whether it is food or money, you must not pick it up. Because these may be offerings to them by someone, picking them up may easily anger them and they will retaliate against you.
5. Don’t call names or pat shoulders
If you are outside on the night of the Ghost Festival and hear someone calling you from behind, do not look back. Instead, turn your whole body backwards. If you feel something is wrong, run forward immediately. In addition, everyone has three balls of fire on their shoulders, one on each shoulder and one on the head. If the fire is extinguished, it is easy to be harmed by them. Turning back and patting shoulders may extinguish the fire, so you cannot call other people's names or pat other people's shoulders at will.

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