Chinese Tomb Sweeping. The Chinese Tomb-Sweeping Day, Also Known As Qingming Festival, Falls On April 5 Every Year. Qing Ming Is A Time To Remember The Dead And The Dearly Departed. More Important, It Is A Period To Honour And To Pay Respect To One's Deceased Ancestors And Family Members. Because It Reinforces The Ethic Of Filial Piety, Qing Ming Is A Major Chinese Festival.

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