Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day)

Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, is the most important occasion for honoring ancestors in China, observed for over 2,500 years. During early April, 1.2 billion Chinese families visit graves to sweep them clean, burn paper offerings, and leave food, demonstrating a profound filial piety. This ancient tradition is practiced 40% more widely than #6 Double Seventh Festival, which celebrates romantic love rather than ancestral bonds.