Thanh Minh festival in Vietnamese people's mind

THUrsday - 13/04/2023 18:08
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For years, Tiet Thanh Minh (Tomb-sweeping festival) which comes in the early days of spring has become a familiar custom of Vietnamese people.

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During this festival, people often visit the graves of their deceased relatives, and clean the grave areas by picking off the wild grass and adding new earth.

While the elderly are busy praying for their deceased relatives at the graves, children are instructed to follow the practices as well.

Offerings are also prepared to worship the deceased, including flowers, cakes and candy, votive offerings, and incense sticks.

Source: SGGP