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So Ching Ming is getting stronger than ever before I believe that the Chinese who carry out all their family obligations will receive more fulfilment and happiness.

The Ching Ming ritual is a great way to bring the family together. It becomes like a family reunion, coming to the cemetery every year. Back to top.

Search website Submit Search. Close Modal Dialog. My mum used to make red eggs for me and my sister when we celebrated our birthdays, but it's long ago, she stopped after we turned 8 or 9 ;.

It's getting rather festive these days and yes the shops are selling paper ipads and iphones lol. Post a Comment. Friday, April 8, Ching Ming Festival It was the Ching Ming festival last Tuesday, and here are the pictures from that day. The offerings SC's parents called us to come over as it was baby Marcus' first Ching Ming and they'd love baby Marcus to pay his respect to his great grandpas. Joss sticks and candles were lit at the corner of the entrance Some of the treats Some store bought Chinese sweets, oranges and peanuts They were supposed to be for SC's parents, but they included them in the offering.

It was kinda cool ; Warning! Please do not do this at home. A bag of paper offerings were "sent", including paper hat and various clothing. In the evening, we had a family dinner at SC's parents'. On this day, Chinese people visit the grave sites of their ancestors, tidying them up, making offerings, having a picnic, and setting off firecrackers. The tradition dates back more than 2, years. After being discouraged in China following the Communist Revolution in , it was revived as a public holiday in It is celebrated by Chinese communities throughout Southeast Asia.

Japan, Korea, and Vietnam also have similar customs. Of all the Chinese holidays, Ching Ming is my least favourite. While I think it is a lovely concept, I find the careless disregard of many celebrants in Hong Kong a bit disturbing. On several times since moving to my village in the Northeastern New Territories more than 20 years ago, I have seen the hillsides facing my apartment engulfed in flames, leaving behind a scarred landscape, which takes several years to recover.

The Hong Kong Immigration Department recommends crossing the border during the late morning or early afternoon.