Qingming Festival–Chinese Tomb Sweeping Day–and Easter fell nearly on the same weekend. While many around the world were celebrating an empty tomb many in China were remembering their dead and caring for tombs still filled with bones. On this holiday Chinese traditionally return home to tend the graves of deceased relatives. Food and flowers are […]
In the past, we have had meetings or visa runs and been out of the country during the “lively” part of this two week holiday. This year, we were able to stick around and really enjoy it with our local friends. LOTS (and I mean LOTS) of fireworks and firecrackers during the day and seemingly […]
Today is Tomb Sweeping Day here in Asia. Most families will go together to the graves of their ancestors. They will clean them up, place flowers, and also leave food, wine, and/or fruit for the deceased. Another interesting activity is burning incense as well as paper items (money, cars, houses, clothing) for the beloved to […]
