Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Qingming

The annual Qingming Festival was observed at Mt. View Cemetery this week.  In Chinese culture it is the day of remembrance of the ancestors.  The Chinese government has made it an official holiday.  Similar to Day of the Dead traditions, graves are swept, ritual foods are offered, incense is burned and prayers said.

I'll be out of town for a few days and won't have access to a computer to leave comments.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:00 AM
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4 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoApril 9, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    It's a nice tradition ODP and reminds me I must change the flowers for my Mum and Dad. Have a good break..

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  2. s.cApril 9, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Nice composition in placing as in color. Like it

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  3. JackApril 9, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Your photo is so simple and cool.

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  4. JanieApril 29, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    This photo popped out at me. What a striking picture. Vibrant lemons, and you too are amazing to cruise the city for things to post. Keep them coming. I have been gone for sometime, think I am back again.

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