Festival Notice And The Origin Of The Qingming Festival

 Baoke's Qingming Holiday in 2026 is from Apr. 4th to 5th.

 The origin of the Qingming Festival is said to have begun with the "grave worship" rituals of ancient emperors and nobles. Later, the common people followed suit, offering sacrifices to their ancestors and visiting their graves on this day, which has become a fixed custom of the Chinese nation over the centuries.

 Qingming Festival is an important traditional Chinese holiday that combines both natural seasonal elements and cultural customs. The main traditions include ancestor worship and tomb sweeping, spring outings, and a series of spring-related folk activities. The following are the main customs of the Qingming Festival: ‌

‌   Visiting the graves and paying respects to ancestors ‌

 Visiting the graves of the deceased is a core custom of the Qingming Festival, reflecting the tradition of honoring the past and remembering one's ancestors. People will bring food, wine, fruits, paper money, and other items to the cemetery, clear away weeds, offer sacrifices, burn paper money, and bow down in worship. This custom originated from the "grave worship" rituals of ancient emperors and nobles, and later gradually became a nationwide activity.

‌  Picnic Outing ‌

 The Qingming Festival falls in the beautiful spring season when the grass and trees are turning green, and outdoor excursions are one of the important customs during this time. People are stepping out of their homes, getting closer to nature, and enjoying the beauty of spring. This custom originated from ancient spring outings and symbolizes harmonious coexistence with nature.

‌   Eating Qingtuan ‌

 Qingtuan is a traditional snack for the Qingming Festival, made from mugwort juice and glutinous rice flour, with fillings usually consisting of red bean paste or lotus seed paste. In ancient times, qingtuan was mainly used for rituals, but now it has become a festive food, symbolizing a sweet life and abundant blessings.