Qingming, the fifth solar term of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar, symbolizes the freshness of spring and the vibrant scenery of nature. People use the Qingming solar term for phenological purposes to guide farming and plowing.

Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, which falls on April 4 this year, carries additional significance as Chinese people honor their deceased family members and worship their ancestors.