Tag: Qingming Festival

When it comes to the traditional practice of tomb-sweeping, there are certain superstitions that people of old adhered to. One of them being the belief that bringing along children, sons-in-law, and elderly individuals over the age of 70 to pay respects to ancestral graves is considered bad luck.

The Qingming Festival is a time-honored tradition that showcases reverence for ancestors. Here, we present the quintessential guide to the rituals and offerings for this solemn occasion, both at home and at the gravesite.

Although Tet Thanh Minh is not considered a major holiday in the Vietnamese calendar, it is a day that embodies the cultural beauty of Vietnam. This year, we explore the significance of this day and discover when it falls on the Gregorian calendar.

On the Thanh Minh Festival, which falls on the fourth of April (26th day of the second lunar month), Vietnamese people prepare an altar at home and at their ancestors' gravesite to pay homage. The altar typically consists of savory or vegetarian dishes, mock money, and other offerings.

To ward off bad luck for the rest of the year, it is imperative to be mindful of certain taboos during Qingming Festival. Refrain from revelry, don muted colors instead of vibrant attire, and forgo travel plans to honor the solemnity of this occasion.

Grave visiting is a traditional activity of Vietnamese people to honor their ancestors during the festival of Tomb Sweeping Day. However, there are certain things that you should be aware of in order to avoid bad luck.

Tomb sweeping is a beautiful tradition observed during the Qingming Festival, but according to ancient wisdom, these individuals should refrain from participating in this practice.

Algae burial is a beautiful tradition of the Vietnamese people, but it is important to remember the following guidelines in order to avoid disrespectful behavior and bad luck.