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Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)

Fri, August 12, 2022 · Computed (rule)

4 yr ago

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Offerings to ancestors and wandering spirits (Buddhist Ullambana). Day 15 of lunar month 7.

Every year

Sep 2, 2020Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)An event.6 yr agoHong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Aug 22, 2021Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)An event.5 yr agoHong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →
Aug 12, 2022Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)An event.4 yr agoHong Kong Observatory, computed
Aug 30, 2023Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)An event.3 yr agoHong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Aug 18, 2024Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)An event.2 yr agoHong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Sep 6, 2025Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)An event.14 mo agoHong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Aug 27Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)An event.2 mo agoHong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Aug 16, 2027Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)An event.in 9 moHong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Sep 3, 2028Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)An event.in 2 yrHong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Aug 24, 2029Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)An event.in 3 yrHong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Aug 13, 2030Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan)An event.in 4 yrHong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →

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Hong Kong Observatory
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Chinese lunisolar calendar: month numbering from ICU, each month starting on the Beijing date of the new moon (Astronomy Engine).
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  • 2026-09-25: added to 2022-08-12