Qingming

Proper noun

Meaning

The first day of the fifth solar term in the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, the 15th day after the Spring equinox (April 4 or 5).

Tomb Sweeping Day, an annual Chinese holiday observed on that day.

Examples

Badaling Cemetery suggested self-driving tomb sweepers avoid the peak hours from 6:00 to 12:00 during Qingming Festival when the service facilities in the cemetery are in full use. Source: Internet

The following Hanshi is April 4 or Éryuè 16, 2015 :The Qingming Festival (Zh) is just on the day of the Bright and Clear. Source: Internet

The following Qingming Festival is April 5 or Éryuè 17, 2015, which is a statutory holiday. Source: Internet

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