Customs of Qingming Festival

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Published: Monday, 15 April 2019 14:47

Photo by Dai Xuguang and Wang Jue

People in China observe Qingming Festival on April 5th. On April 6th, a group of children in Xiepu Town, accompanied by their parents, collect wild vegetables, make Qingtuan(a special food for Qingming ), sweep graves and present the sacrifice. They are experiencing Qingming customs in their own way. “Tell the children about hero stories, and then tell them about the origins of Qingming Festival,

remind them not to forget this precious cultural tradition.” A mother who accompanied the children to participate in the event said that this activity will help  children to inherit the traditional culture