Chinese Ghost Festival Poster

This artwork depicts the eerie yet traditional elements of the Chinese Ghost Festival, also known as Zhongyuan Festival. It's set on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, as indicated by the owl's sign. The main centerpiece is a large, weathered wooden sign emerging from the ground, held by skeletal hands. This sign clearly labels the occasion as 'Zhongyuan Festival,' mentioning its Buddhist name, 'Ullambana Festival,' and its common folk name, 'Ghost Festival.' Below, a smaller sign with a spider emphasizes the festival's purpose: to ward off evil, eliminate disasters, and bring good fortune. The dark, mysterious atmosphere is completed with flying bats and subtle creepy crawlies, capturing the essence of this significant cultural event.

ghost festival - zhongyuan festival - chinese culture - ullambana - lunar calendar - traditional - spiritual