Vu-Lan or

Wandering Souls' DayVietnamese Halloween

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What is wondering soul’s day ???

• On this day, the wandering souls that haven’t been sent to heaven are released.

• Hell’s gate is opened at sunset. • The souls that are still in hell, are saved by people’s prayers.

• The naked hungry souls fly out, returning to the family altars.

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Ma- Ghosts • Ghost were thought to be wandering souls.• A few words to say ghost in Vietnamese -

bong ma, hon ma, oan hon, bon ma. • General beliefs of how do ghosts become a ghost- those who have undergone a natural,

painful or violent death.• Souls in • Vietnam need paper money, food and

clothing. • The souls that don’t receive the proper

burial become Ma doi (hungry ghost).

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Ghosts are used to help mediums? :o

• Ghosts are used as aids to fortune tellers and spirit mediums.

• They help gain understanding about people’s lives.

• Help gain insight into their finances and also their love life.

• Spirit mediums will be used by families to look for their loved ones.

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Rituals with con ma• most common rituals/practises for dealing with ghosts is to burn incense

and offer prayers.• This is done for the various unknown ghosts who have been seen or are

thought to be buried in the area. • Although this is one of the most common rituals for dealing with ghost, it

is not always effective. • Another methods for dealing with a ghost is to bring in a ritual specialist

recite incantations, cau chu,in order to make the ghost leave.

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Happy Halloween!

• From VSA to you :)

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Volleyball: Game VSA vs CSA 10/22/12 WIN! Pts 2-1

Next game is 10/29/12

Football:

VSA All men's: 

Season 1-3 

Play off score: loss 26-28

Co-rec VSAFS (AFS collab) :

Season 4-0

Play off game 10/29/12!

Indoor soccer coming soon! Let me know by NOV 2!! Season starts 11/9-11/16 

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ICEBREAKERYou will each be split up into

groups of five. Each group will be given 3 cards

with 3 random words. Using these words, groups must create

their own Halloween story.The best story line will win.

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Thursday, October 25, 12

HOMECOMING GAME PARADE

Homecoming Parade6:00pm

Alumni, Maple, and Holly

Come support VSA/ASIA!

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