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The fifteenth day of the seventh month in lunar calendar, the kingdom of heaven and hell opened its doors to permit the release of all spirits who want to take a vacation and leave the world of the living all his pain and suffering.

This ancient Chinese tradition is celebrated this year on 3 September, and if you travel to that country, you can be there to be part of this event and learn more about the details of an ancient culture.

The origin
It is said that this event has its roots in Buddhist Ullambana conclusion, with which is combined in certain dynasties. On the same date, then there is a day called Day of Rejoicing of Buddha, which remind monks Buddha and his disciples.

The spirits who wander in this day are those who have not received a proper burial, or who was not given the attention and deserved recognition before his death.

Tradition states that Mu Lian (also known as Maudgalyayana), a disciple of the Buddha monk, used his clairvoyance to discover that the ghost of her mother, because of their greed, remained locked up in the Kingdom of the Hungry Ghosts, thus prevented him from reincarnating.

Buddha was he who suggested that Mu Lian placed a plate of food and an empty seat, and through a ritual, invoking the ghosts so they can feed hungry. So her mother got Maudgalyayana was released to reincarnate into an animal.

This legend gave rise to one of the many rituals that result in the Zhongyuan Jie: Families place a plate of food on the table, leaving a vacant chair, to hungry ghosts that have gone to visit and eat together to them. This willingness, in turn, is considered good luck, bringing better yields and ward off evil spirits with harmful intent.
Feasts and shows

Not only families put a plate on the table: there are big events around the country, and especially entertaining feast dedicated to the spirits, and even musicals and plays in which the front rows are reserved for the ghosts to sit and enjoy the performance that some artists devote.

Nor can they miss the evening performances, since it is believed that the spirits that come out of Hell on time can not wander in the presence of sunlight.

During the day, the inhabitants remain guarded for fear of the various superstitions that abound on this festival. Some suggest that children can be possessed, so they are not allowed out at night. In addition, it is not allowed to swim for fear of the spirits that lurk in the waters. It is said that only the brave are close to the beaches at this time, challenging the latent danger of being dragged into the depths of dark forces.
Burning Offerings

Another curious ritual that usually occur in various parts of China in the context of this festival is that of burning paper offerings made in the form of coveted material goods such as houses, televisions, cars, and even special money to be used in spirit world. These representations will become real in this kingdom, so that will give comfort to the ghosts who live there.

While the concept is contradictory to a culture as superficial as spiritual, is related more to the way they see life after life, which often differ strongly in all faiths.
Lighted pathways

The Zhongyuan Jie has duration of 15 days. To conclude, the night of the last day, the streets will be illuminated by lamps of water for the spirits to find their way back into place.

In doing so, ends this strange festival and the next day, the streets are re-populated by living unafraid to walk back his way. These conclusions can you live if you travel to both China and to Hong Kong SAR or, if you’re already there.

The capital of Germany is today one of the most important and emblematic cities across Europe. Founded and built in the thirteenth century, the ancient capital of several empires, like that of Prussia, has now become a city with a liberal lifestyle and a very particular style of art.

Berlin is a city haunted by the past, with an immeasurable historical significance. The former palace of Stadtschloss, former residence of the emperors of Prussia in 1701 became, later, the heart of the city, back in 1871. The Reichstag, with its bloody connotations, it rises in the center of town, near the ruins of the Berlin Wall. There are still remnants of the wall, which has remained at less than 1km in length from its demolition in 1989.

Wall apart, Berlin is a young city. The graffiti and urban life fills every corner of the city, a city with its own culture. Modernity is seen in the new Potsdamer Platz, where business and leisure meets. The Bundeskanzleramt, the new offices of Chancellor, is known as “the machine” by Berliners, because of its white cube-shaped with round windows.

Museumsinsel is recommended to visit the Museum Island, which houses art treasures from the time of Nefertiti to Beyus. Without doubt, Berlin is the heart of Germany, a city with an urban and unique art, but with all the German seriousness.

Durban is a coastal city in South Africa. The city is the third largest city and is also a city which hosts the World Cup in South Africa, 2010.

Durban is in KwaZulu Natal province and is the most important port in South Africa. The city has a very pleasant subtropical climate and is known for its endless beaches.

The city streets full of Art Deco buildings, is one of the most prominent of the country. Durban has a great culture, since for many centuries in this city were Zulu settlements. In the cultural scene, highlights the Durban Art Gallery.

The Golden Mile, or Golden Mile, is the tourist center of the city. This street was built in the early 1970s to attract more tourists to the region. The street is lined with restaurants, bars and shops selling all sorts of local objects. The Golden Mile cross section of the promenade, the street ends at the beach full of golden sand, where tourists and locals often take the sun on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Here also is the Mini Town, a miniature replica of the city, and the Surf Museum, dedicated to the importance of sport in the city.

The beaches of the region are ideal for surfing. Stresses the South Beach, which is quieter and waves is the place where you learn to surf. Other beaches are outstanding Dairy Beach and North Beach. The Blue Lagoon, the Blue Lagoon, you can go fishing and picnics can be arranged.

The city is also known as a core ideal for shopping. Along the Golden Mile are a lot of vendors and shops Zulu objects of all kinds. Here also is the largest mall in the southern hemisphere, is the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. This mall has many cinemas, theaters, attractions, one of the highest sources of the continent and shops of the world’s best known brands.

From this city you can easily access several cruise ships that pass through the port. Near the city there are several natural and national parks, such as Zululand and Drakensberg.

The town has a variety of tourist attractions. Your city council, a huge building Art Deco style, is one of the symbols of the city. Highlights include the Suncoast Casino, which has many cinemas and entertainment programs and even a private beach, and Embankement Victoria, known as The Espalanada, where the tourist attractions of the city.

Businesses are also important for the city. There is International Convention Centre, which is considered one of the best convention centers in the world.

Points of interest include the city’s parks. Shaka Marine World, one of the largest aquariums in the world. The Umgeni River Bird Park is a park where there is a stunning sanctuary for several species of birds.

Sport is one of the most famous of the city. There are several important stages, such as the Sahara Kingsmead stadium dedicated to cricket or Kings Park Stadium, where they play rugby. The Greyville Racecourse is a great racetrack and the Durban Country Club is known for having one of the best golf courses in the region.

On the occasion of the World Cup, has built the huge stadium of Moses Mabhida. A curiosity of this stage is the fact that above the stadium passes Sky Car. Sky Car is basically a cable car that offers stunning views of the stadium, the city and the Indian Ocean. In the cabin fit up to 25 people and each journey from the stadium to the top just above the center of the stage lasts two minutes. Meanwhile, on the other arc passing above the stadium, there are 550 steps that go from the other side of the stadium to the central point. For this part of the more daring can climb with the aid of special equipment is provided before each climb.

Singapore is an island in the Pacific, the city-state of the world’s largest, 710 square kilometers. This city, which has many features in common with the neighboring state of Malaysia, is a charming Asian country. The island is now a big city, traditional in the suburbs, urban and modern interior.

Singapore known for its culture and urban Malay have come together in this city during the past ten years. Chinese cultures, Arabic, Indian and Malay have been mixed in this one place, making the city a true multicultural and metropolitan core. Here you can view a statue of British generals during colonization, traditional pagodas of various religions, including Hindu and Buddhist and Christian basilicas, museums with exhibitions of all cultural trends in Singapore and thousands of unique aspects of this island city state. In addition, this city still has the features of settlers, and over one hundred years belonged to the British Empire. As an example, one can visit the white statue of Thomas Stamford Raffles, in the same spot where he landed and became widely considered as the founder of modern Singapore.

The concrete jungle of Singapore continues to have a lung in the city, as the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is the only piece of rainforest remaining on the island. In addition, it is recommended to visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens, an ideal place to relax and hang out between natures in the city.

It is worth walking through the main streets of the city, full of traditional jobs and impressive skyscrapers. The city’s main street, Orchard Road or Jalan Kebun, is the most beautiful city with many shops and cafes, casinos and clubs, hotels and business centers.

In this city there are many theaters and museums. Every year there is held the Festival of the Arts, a festival that attracts many tourists with its fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. There you can see all kinds of art, from theater and dance to modern art and contemporary art mixed with the new visual arts.

In the city one can visit the villages known as kampong, small traditional villages in the countryside, or if you can arrange an unforgettable and exciting journey by train across the country. One can make a luxurious train ride will take you through a Singapore to Bangkok and the Malay Peninsula. The train stops, one can enjoy a traditional tea in the traditional coffee shops, or see the religious pagodas are located in the hills. Moreover, one can observe the traditional landscapes of this part of Asia, with its tea plantations and rice fields, crossing small streams and observing their local populations. On the train, one can learn all you want about the endless culture of Singapore, from the same train where everything is decorated with opulence and luxury, and even the cars are lacquered with many Chinese decorations, Malaysian and Thai silk items.

Recently, the city has become an attractive tourist city, with nightlife that will soon rival that of Tokyo or Hong Kong. Its cuisine has also developed and adapted to the modern world, with thousands of traditional food stalls in the main streets. One can stroll through the traditional markets, enjoy the best Asian food or visit the Esplanade and Bay Theatres.