Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day)
Qingming Festival, usually observed around April 4th to 6th in the Gregorian calendar, is a traditional festival integrating commemoration and spring outings. It carries the profound cultural meaning of honoring ancestors, remembering deceased relatives and inheriting family virtues. The core custom is tomb sweeping: people visit their ancestors' tombs, clean the surroundings, offer flowers, food and incense to express deep reverence and remembrance. Meanwhile, as the weather warms up and nature revives in early spring, people also go for spring outings, fly kites and enjoy the vibrant scenery, blending the sentiment of cherishing the memory of the past with the joy of embracing new life.