Qingming Festival is an important traditional festival in China, usually between April 4th and 6th in the Gregorian calendar.

Origin and Significance:

Qingming Festival is a traditional Chinese festival and the most important festival for worshipping ancestors. It is the day for worshipping ancestors and sweeping tombs.

It is not only one of the 24 solar terms, but also an important traditional festival.

The origin of Qingming Festival is related to the ancient sacrificial customs and the Cold Food Festival.

Traditional customs:

Sweeping tombs and worshipping ancestors: This is the most important custom of Qingming Festival. People will go to the graves of their ancestors, clear weeds, offer offerings, and burn paper money to express their thoughts and respect for their deceased relatives.

Outing: During the Qingming Festival, spring is warm and flowers are blooming, which is a good time for outings. People will go outdoors to enjoy the beautiful scenery of spring and relax.

Flying kites: Flying kites is also one of the traditional customs of Qingming Festival. People will fly kites in open places to pray for good luck and health.

Other customs: There are also traditional activities such as swinging, kicking balls, and inserting willows.

Date:

The date of Qingming Festival is determined by the "Qingming" solar term in the 24 solar terms of the lunar calendar, usually between April 4 and 6 in the Gregorian calendar.

Cultural significance:

Qingming Festival carries the Chinese people's remembrance and respect for their ancestors, and also reflects people's awe of life and nature.

Qingming Festival is also an important cultural heritage festival, which maintains the emotional bond between families and clans.