As early as the Song dynasty, the Buddhist Ghost Festival was a great event, not only for Buddhists, but also for men of all walks of life to get together, pray, stroll along the street and celebrate.

• 早在宋代，“盂兰盆法会”不仅是佛家的盛事，也是各界百姓乞福、逛街、狂欢、聚会的节日。