15/08/2026
🌕 Why Do Chinese Celebrate the All Souls Festival Every Year?
In Chinese tradition, the All Souls Festival is an annual time to remember and honour those who came before us.
We believe that when those who came before us are at peace, the living can move forward with peace and prosperity.
It is not about fear, and it is not about superstition.
We believe every soul deserves respect and care — including those who may have been forgotten, lost, lonely, or without family to remember them.
The festival gives us an opportunity to pause, remember our ancestors and loved ones, express gratitude, and reflect on the connection between generations.
It reminds us to care for those who came before us, while also appreciating the lives we are living today.
This is not superstition. It is a tradition of respect, remembrance, compassion and gratitude. Honour the past. Nurture the present. Create a harmonious future.
Tell me your version of All Soul Festival?