Tomb-sweeping day
Tomb-sweeping day, also known as Taqingjie, is the 108th day after the winter solstice, when mid-spring and late spring intersect. It is a traditional Chinese festival and one of the most important sacrificial festivals. The traditional activity is tomb-sweeping. At this time, winter has gone, spring is abundant, the weather is clear, the fields are clear, and nature is full of vitality.
Qingtuan is a traditional dim sum that people in southern China eat on Tomb-Sweeping Day. Qingtuan is made of wormwood juice mixed with glutinous rice flour and wrapped with bean paste or lotus seed paste or sesame. It is sweet but not greasy, with a light but long fragrance.
