Qingming is both one of China’s 24 solar terms and a traditional festival. It usually falls in early April, while the exact Gregorian date varies by year. Its customs combine ancestor remembrance and tomb sweeping with spring outings and other seasonal activities. Historically, practices associated with the nearby Cold Food and Shangsi observances gradually blended into Qingming. This article focuses on the festival’s seasonal meaning, remembrance traditions and classical poetry; regional practices vary.
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