What day is April 4th?

April 4th is a traditional festival in China, Tomb-Sweeping Day.

Tomb-Sweeping Day, also known as Walking Festival, is one of the traditional festivals in China and the most important festival for ancestor worship. This is a traditional cultural activity in China and some East Asian countries. On April 4th or 5th of the Gregorian calendar every year, when the sun reaches the yellow meridian 15, it is Tomb-Sweeping Day Qi. At this time, the temperature rises, the spring is full, and everything recovers, which is a good time to go for an outing in a year. On this day, people will put down their work and go back to their hometown to worship their ancestors and mourn.

At the same time, people will take this opportunity to clean the cemetery, prune trees, and provide flowers and food to show their respect and memory for their ancestors. Tomb-Sweeping Day is not only a day to worship ancestors, but also a good time to enjoy flowers. Spring breeze blows, everything recovers and the earth is full of vitality. People will take this opportunity to go out of their homes and into nature, enjoy the beauty of spring and feel the vitality and vigor of nature.

At the same time, various cultural activities will be held, such as flying kites, swinging and playing polo. Create a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Tomb-Sweeping Day is also a philosophical festival. It reminds us to cherish life, respect nature and be grateful to others. Life is short, so we should cherish every moment, seize the present and leave no regrets. At the same time, we should also learn to respect nature and protect the environment so that our future generations can enjoy a better life.

What are the traditional customs and activities in Tomb-Sweeping Day?

1. Grave-sweeping to worship ancestors: One of the most important activities in Tomb-Sweeping Day is to sweep graves to worship ancestors. People will go to their ancestors' graves, arrange graves, burn paper money and candles, worship their ancestors and express their thoughts and respect for their deceased relatives.

2. Go for an outing: It's spring in Tomb-Sweeping Day and the weather is pleasant. People like to go for an outing. They will choose beautiful scenic spots, parks or villages, enjoy the beauty of spring and feel the breath of nature.

3. Flying kites: Tomb-Sweeping Day is also a good time to fly kites. People will fly kites and enjoy relaxing and entertaining moments. At the same time, kite competitions will be held in some places, attracting many tourists.

4. Enjoy flowers and willows: Tomb-Sweeping Day is the season when everything recovers in spring. Flowers are in full bloom and willows are in bud. People will appreciate the flowers and willows and feel the breath and vitality of spring.

5. Eat Qingming Fruit: There is a traditional food in Tomb-Sweeping Day called Qingming Fruit, which is a dessert made of glutinous rice.

6. Dragon Boat Race: In some places, Tomb-Sweeping Day also holds dragon boat races. People team up to row dragon boats, compete for speed and skills, celebrate traditional festivals, and show the strength and cooperation spirit of the team.

7. Afforestation: Tomb-Sweeping Day is also a good time for afforestation. People will organize tree planting activities, increase greening, protect the environment and inherit the values of caring for nature.

Refer to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Tomb-Sweeping Day