Qing Ming Festival is a Chinese festival celebrated with great fervor in Singapore. One of the most popular festivals in Singapore, Qing Ming is commemorated on the 104th day after winter solstice. This day usually falls on April 5 of the Gregorian calendar.
Created by Duke Wen of Jin, who accidentally killed his dear friend and his mother during springtime, the Qing Ming festival is a part of Chinese folklore.
Qing Ming festival has been immortalized in a painting known as the Qing Ming Scroll. Portraying the scene of Kaifeng City at the time of Qing Ming Dynasty, this painting is made by Zhang Zeduan.
Literally meaning 'clear and bright festival', Qing Ming festival is the time to move out of your houses and enjoy the bounteousness of nature at springtime.
During this festival, people tend to the graves of their loved ones. They sweep and weed graves of deceased ones with the whole family. In short, it is the day to remember and honor one's ancestors.
Qing Ming festival has been readily and heartily accepted as an integral part of the culture of Singapore. The Chinese groups in Singapore invite friends and neighbors for gala dinners on the Qing Ming festival.
Tourists also willingly participate in festivities, as it gives them a first-hand experience of the peaceful existence of numerous ethnic communities in Singapore.
Chinese restaurants in Singapore make the most of this opportunity and cash in on the festive air prevailing amongst locals and tourists. They serve special dishes during Qing Ming festival in Singapore.
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