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Qingming Festival: Honoring Our Ancestors

The Qingming Festival, also known as Chinese Memorial Day or Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival that honors ancestors and pays respects to the deceased. It is celebrated on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox, typically falling around April 4th or 5th in the Gregorian calendar. The festival has a history of over 2,500 years and is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and customs.