FESTIVALS / QĪNGMÍNG JIÉ
Qingming 清明节.
Qīngmíng Jié · Around 4–5 April (solar term)
148DAYS UNTIL MON, 5 APRIL 2027
“Clear and bright.” Families visit ancestors’ graves to clean them and leave offerings, then enjoy the spring outdoors.
TRADITIONS
- 01Sweeping and tidying family graves
- 02Offering food, tea and flowers
- 03Spring outings and kite flying
WHAT PEOPLE EAT
- 01Green rice dumplings (青团)
SAY IT
- 清明时节qīng míng shí jiéThe Qingming season
DATES
2026-04-052027-04-052028-04-042029-04-042030-04-052031-04-052032-04-042033-04-04