Religious

It is traditional to offer three animals for worship during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but modern lifestyles are diverse and the choice of offerings is more flexible. Rather than being too formal, it’s better to focus on the thought, prepare food that your family will like, and show respect to your ancestors. Mooncakes, fruits, and even vegetarian food can convey sincere blessings and make the Mid-Autumn Festival even warmer.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, besides enjoying the moon and barbecuing, don’t forget to pay respect to the God of Land! In many local customs in Taiwan, worshiping the God of Land during the Mid-Autumn Festival can pray for a good harvest and prosperous business. Prepare offerings such as grapefruit and moon cakes, pray sincerely, and thank the God of Land for his protection throughout the year, so that your life will be more fulfilling and smooth!

The core of Zhongyuan Festival is to honor the dead and remember the ancestors. In Taiwanese customs, the Ghost Festival is not only a time to save lonely souls, but also a time to express respect and remembrance for ancestors. Preparing abundant offerings, worshipping devoutly and praying for the ancestors' blessings is also an important ritual to maintain family emotions and embody the spirit of filial piety.

During the Zhongyuan Festival, while worshipping your good brothers, don’t forget to pray to the gods! In Taiwanese customs, gods are like guardians who can protect us and bring us peace and prosperity. When preparing offerings, you may also pay sincere respects to the gods and pray for the health of your family and all the best, making the Ghost Festival even more perfect.

The core of Zhongyuan Festival is to honor the dead and remember the ancestors. Paying homage to the deceased expresses one’s thoughts and respect for the deceased, while also praying for peace. When preparing offerings, you can follow traditional customs or add the deceased's favorite foods. Worship sincerely, convey love and remembrance, and make the Ghost Festival more meaningful.

While worshipping your ancestors and good brothers during the Zhongyuan Festival, don’t forget the God of Heaven! The celestial phenomena change in the seventh month of the lunar calendar. Worshiping the God of Heaven and praying for peace and prosperity will help you obtain blessings. Prepare abundant offerings and show sincere respect so that you can spend a safe and successful Zhongyuan Festival.