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Ching Ming Festival Ching Ming normally falls on the 5th of April, 105 days after previous year's winter solstice or or the 15th day from the Spring Equinox. It is a public holiday in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. On Ching Ming, the entire family visits their ancestors graves. The grave site is cleared of weeds and sweep clean. Joss sticks (a type of incense) and paper offerings are burnt at the grave sites. Flowers, particularly chrysanthemums are also brought to the cemeteries. Roasted suckling pig, tea, wine and other foods are offered to the ancestors during the ceremony, then eaten by the family. Some people carry willow branches or hang them on their front doors. It's believed willow branches ward off the evil ghosts that wander about Ching Ming. People also celebrate by going on family outings an preparing the soil for planting crops It is also popular to fly kites in the shapes of animals. created on March 23, 2009 |
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