China's Qingming Festival falls on April 5 this year.

Although it is called a "festival," it is not like ordinary festivals with singing, dancing, and merriment. Instead, Qingming, which is celebrated 15 days after the Spring Equinox, is set aside for people to pay their respects to their deceased loved ones.

The Chinese words "Qing" and "Ming" mean "clear" and "bright."

During the Qingming Festival, Chinese families visit cemeteries to sweep their ancestors' tombs to show respect. Afterward, they gather for a spring outing, and children typically fly kites.

Chinese people usually put chrysanthemum flowers on the tombs after they clean them. Chrysanthemums symbolize longevity, so many Chinese people use them to show their love for their ancestors.

This passage is from CGNT on Apr. 5th.