Break the Rules – Marry in the Ghost Month
It’s almost the hungry ghost festival, aka the “ghost month” or the mystical 7th month of the Chinese calendar. The air is already smelling of burning joss paper, getai singers are doing their best to knock you out of your seat, and – hold on to your hats – the prices are dropping fast. If you’re not a hardcore superstitious person, this could be the cheapest time to tie the knot.
Why it’s a “sale” for love and style
Think of August and September as the “ghost season.” While the rest of the world gets ready for Halloween, the Chinese community says the gates of the underworld open and restless spirits roam around. Weddings – traditionally a blessing – … well, people try to avoid the hellish crowd. That means hotels and restaurants suddenly have plenty of free rooms, food, and drinks to sweeten the deal.
1. Cheaper Wedding Packages
When you book a banquet during the ghost month, the venue often lowers the price. Even if the cost stays the same, bargaining can win you bonus free nights, extra bottle of wine, or bigger rooms. If you need a guide, check out the store’s price sheet and find out where you can still save.
2. Open Booking Slots
Wanted to marry on Sept. 9th? 2023 might be too busy – but 2024? The ghost month’s “no‑hitched” vibe means you get the exact date you want without weeks‑in‑advance scrambling.
3. Lower Property Prices
Houses, apartments, condos… The ghost month pulls the chinese buyers like a vacuum. Spread your money tighter and buy at half the price of a normal month. Past years show almost halving the number of house sales during this period.
4. Give Renovators a Chance
Renovation geniuses and interior designers are just as panicked as buyers. Whereas the open‑fire and loud sound levels scare the spirits, the craftsmen still need that paper & paint. When you negotiate with them in August or September, they’re ready to sweeten the deal for you. Be polite – or go “manja” – and watch the price drop.
5. Flights & Travel – Cheap & Light
Truly, no big spirits come in the air. Extra airfare and stand‑by flights sit on the bargain-priced side. Forget big water‑based trips; the ghost vibe tells you stay dry and leave the boat for a later date.
All that is said is that if you’re not scaring yourself with spirits, you can actually get a sweet deal. Marry, paint, and fly to your honeymoon – all in one package. Stay comfortable, get the best deals, and enjoy your new life together. And for the rest of us still afraid of ghosts – happily, the old ghost-banner appears to make tonight for us… only for the rest of the rest are left… hmmm — you’re welcome for a better Chinese collection啣 of superstitions!
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