NEA advisory for Hungry Ghost Festival: Clear offerings after prayers, items left behind may constitute littering
Offerings for ancestors, fines for you.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) has issued an advisory for the upcoming Hungry Ghost Festival, reminding the public to maintain clean shared spaces while honoring their ancestors. The 2026 festival, which falls between Aug. 13 and Sep. 10, involves Taoists and Buddhists offering food and burning joss paper to please their deceased loved ones.
However, NEA has stressed that joss paper should not be burned in common areas such as corridors, staircases, or lift lobbies, but rather in designated areas. Additionally, the agency advises that offerings should be cleared after prayers, as leaving items behind could be considered littering. Furthermore, NEA recommends burning smaller amounts of joss paper to minimize smoke and ash production.
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