The Cold Food Festival and Qingming Festival, closely linked in Chinese tradition, are a poignant blend of ancient reverence and spring’s renewal. Rooted in history, the Cold Food Festival commemorates Jie Zhitui, a loyal official who starved himself rather than serve a new ruler. To honor his integrity, people refrained from fire and ate cold food for days, a custom now largely merged with Qingming.
Qingming, or "Tomb-Sweeping Day," falls on April 4th or 5th, marking a time to honor ancestors. Families visit graves, clearing weeds, offering fresh flowers, and burning incense as a sign of respect. This act of remembrance is deeply personal, connecting generations through shared memory. Yet Qingming is also a celebration of spring. As the earth awakens, people flock to parks to fly kites—traditionally flown at night with small lanterns—or enjoy outings, embracing the season’s vitality.
Together, these festivals reflect the Chinese philosophy of balancing grief and joy. They remind us to honor the past while embracing life’s cycles, a timeless tradition that bridges history and hope.
Pumpkin Chifeng"
Homemade tofu"
The tofu of the bourbon"
Shanxi meat noodles"
Fresh meat"
White mustard"
Shrimp"
Red-tree mashed leaves"
Tomato-cracker"
The sweet little potatoes"
Quite a bit"
Breakfast sandwich rolls"
The guest of the house"
Carrot egg fried rice"
Clean up the mustard"
Pumpkin"
Strawberry Dafu"
Tofu"
Apple Sydney soup"
Clear the cabbage"
Sprouts"
The fragrance tofu"
Salted pineapple"
I don't know"
Caramel pineapple flip cake"
♪ ♪ Quisin' broth ♪"
Bean Shaqing Group"
Homemade spinach"
Pineapple pie"
Seaweed sprouts of celery"
Pineapple"
Scrambled eggs"
Chicken claws"
Bum-in rolls"
Powdered pig ears"
Pancakes"
Slippin' mushroom potato chips"
Hot cabbage and guacamole"
Handmade handmade soup"
Milk and rice"
Pizza"
Chiba's early cake"
Rice of wheat"
Onion waffles"
Pork gravy"
Spinach bean rolls"
Carrot pine toast"
Home walnut"
Vegetable tofu"
I'm a chicken"
Little meatballs"
Creamfish, frozen tofu"
Skinny screeching mushrooms, fried peas"
♪ Spring bean rice ♪"
It's a fragrance"
Sea cucumber pork"
Sugar vinegar ribs"
Powder"
Lemon cake"