Qingming Festival
Mourning loved ones, enjoying life.
清明时节雨纷纷，
路上行人欲断魂。
借问酒家何处有？
牧童遥指杏花村。
Qingming Festival is not just a solar term, but also a holiday.
On this day, people commemorate their deceased loved ones,
And remember the great pioneers.
The care of predecessors for the younger generation is not forgotten,
Nor their contributions to society.
On this day, people set aside work, stepping outdoors,
To feel the breath of spring, the rhythm of life.
On this day, white paper flutters, mourning is endless,
On this day, spring is warm, and all things revive.
Photo by Aniket Bhattacharya on Unsplash
Qingming is such a paradoxical festival,
Where people enjoy the burgeoning vitality of spring,
While remembering those souls who have left us.
On this special day, as we commemorate those who are no longer with us,
We seek the meaning of life amidst our sorrow,
Walking through the drizzle on verdant paths,
Our hearts are filled with endless yearning for the departed,
And an infinite appreciation for life.
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash
The Qingming Festival is a hymn to life,
And a respect for the past.
On this day, we let our thoughts fly,
Allowing our spirits to find peace, and love to endure forever.
