The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox, usually falling in early April. This festival is a time for families to honor their ancestors by visiting their graves, cleaning the tombstones, and making offerings of food and flowers. It reflects the importance of filial piety in Chinese culture.
In addition to ancestor worship, the Qingming Festival is also associated with the arrival of spring. People often enjoy outdoor activities such as flying kites and having picnics in nature. The festival symbolizes renewal and the connection between the living and the deceased, emphasizing respect for family heritage.