Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day)

Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) Description

Qingming, the clear-and-bright spring memorial, sends families to sweep tombs, burn incense, and offer food or paper gifts. Old Cold Food echoes and poetry on transience linger in the background. Kites, hillside picnics, and tree planting mix sorrow with renewal. Willow twigs and simple rites vary by region yet affirm lineage and quiet bonds between living and dead.