The Qingming Festival (清明节), also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday that usually falls on April 4th or 5th each year. It holds deep cultural and emotional significance in Chinese culture, with the following key meanings:

1. Honoring Ancestors (祭祖) – Families visit the graves of their ancestors to clean the tombs, offer food, burn incense, and pay respects.

2. Remembrance & Mourning (追思与悼念) – A time to remember and honor deceased loved ones, reflecting on family heritage.

3. Celebrating Spring (踏青迎春) – As a solar term, Qingming marks the arrival of spring, encouraging outdoor activities like hiking and flying kites.

4. Cultural & Historical Roots – The festival dates back over 2,500 years, linked to the legendary story of Jie Zitui (介子推) in the Zhou Dynasty.

In short, Qingming Festival blends reverence for the past with the renewal of life in spring.