The offerings to sentient beings will be displayed outdoors or in front of the main door of the house. The homeowner will read a prayer or an offering according to his wishes and spread his compassion towards the souls, hoping that the souls will be freed from the suffering of this world. When the ceremony is over, rice and salt are scattered in the yard, sugar and votive paper are burned.
During the full moon day of the 7th month, Vietnamese people also abstain from many activities, go to pagodas to pray for good luck, and try their best to take care of the living and show gratitude to the deceased