The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 4 this year. Marking the fifth solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, Qingming symbolizes the freshness of spring and the vibrant scenery of nature.
During this time, people use the Qingming solar term for phenological purposes to guide farming and plowing. It’s a period that signifies renewal and growth, reflecting the essence of spring.
But Qingming carries additional significance as people in China honor their deceased family members and worship their ancestors. It’s a time for families to gather, pay respects at gravesites, and remember their heritage.
