Qingming Festival is an important traditional festival in China. It is usually celebrated on the 104th day after the winter solstice, usually in April. The festival originated from cold food festival, a memorial day for the dead, during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 - 476 BC).
Qingming Festival is a time for people to remember their ancestors, participate in ancestor worship, sweep their tombs and offer sacrifices. People also go out for sightseeing and relax in nature or by water.
During the Qingming Festival, the weather is usually warm and sunny, and nature is beginning to come alive. The mountains and rivers are very beautiful, and the green trees and grass are very pleasant. People traditionally fly kites, roll and swing, play on the swings and play outdoor sports.
Traditionally, people also eat Qingming-related food, such as green dumplings, cold dishes, and food cooked with spring vegetables. A lot of people also make and eat qingtuan, a type of green dumpling, to celebrate the festival.
Qingming Festival is a time for people to remember their ancestors, honor their memory, and celebrate the coming of spring. It is a time to express respect for the dead and appreciation for the living.
