Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day or Ancestors' Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday that usually falls on April 4 or 5. Here are some activities you can do during the Qingming Festival:
1. **Visiting Ancestors' Graves (扫墓, sǎomù)** - Paying respects to ancestors by cleaning and decorating their graves with offerings like paper money, food, and incense.
2. **Tomb-Sweeping (扫墓)** - Clearing away weeds, cleaning tombstones, and placing offerings as a sign of respect.
3. **Planting Trees (植树, zhí shù)** - Planting trees to commemorate the dead and improve the environment.
4. **Making Zongzi (粽子, zòngzi)** - Preparing traditional rice dumplings, often eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival, but also a popular activity during the Qingming Festival.
5. **Frying Snacks (炸糕, zhá jiāo)** - Preparing and enjoying snacks like fried cakes, which symbolize abundance.
6. **Wearing a Bamboo Hat (戴竹帽, dài zhú mào)** - Wearing a bamboo hat is believed to prevent the head from getting sunburned and is thought to be auspicious.
7. **Wearing a Green Leaf on the Head (头上戴绿叶, tóu shàng dài lǜ yè)** - A custom in some regions to wear a green leaf on the head for good luck.
8. **Listening to the Qingming Opera (听清明戏, tīng qīngmíng xì)** - Attending opera performances that are often held during the festival.
9. **Paying Respect to the Deceased in Other Ways** - Some people may light candles, burn incense, or offer prayers for the deceased.
10. **Enjoying Outdoor Activities** - Because the weather is often pleasant during Qingming, it's also a time for enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, picnics, and cycling.
Remember that while these activities are traditional and deeply rooted in Chinese culture, they can vary significantly by region and family.
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