ChinaZhōngguó中国across the country / in many placesgèdì各地to hold / to carry outjǔxíng举行Qingming Festival / Tomb-Sweeping DayQīngmíng Jié清明节tomb-sweepingsǎomù扫墓activities / eventshuódòng活动。
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China & WorldChina Holds Tomb-Sweeping Ceremonies Across Country for Qingming Festival
On April 5, China observed Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day. People visited cemeteries to commemorate their ancestors and fallen heroes.
April 5 is China's Qingming Festival. This day is also called the Tomb-Sweeping Festival. Many Chinese people visit cemeteries to pay respects to their ancestors. People bring flowers and food. Communities across the country held activities to commemorate fallen heroes. People presented flowers to express their reverence for those who sacrificed their lives. Qingming Festival is a public holiday in China.
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