Qingming Festival of 2014 falls on April 5. The holiday in China starts from April 5 to 7, 2014.
From that date temperatures begin to rise and rainfall increases, indicating that it is the crucial time for plowing and sowing in the spring. The festival therefore has a close relationship with agriculture.
Qingming Festival is a time of many different activities, among which the main ones are tomb sweeping, taking a spring outing, and flying kites. Some other lost customs like wearing willow branches on the head and riding on swings have added infinite joy in past days. It is a combination of sadness and happiness.
I saw young girls wearing flowered crowns on the subway on Sunday and now I know why.............
(Thank you China Travel.Net)
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