Filial piety, that of honoring one’s ancestors, is a Chinese tradition that is alive and well on Maui. The name of that celebration today is Ching Ming, which translates to “sweeping of the tombs” by ...

Traditionally a Chinese spring ritual, the tomb-sweeping festival is said to have its roots in an emperor's cruelty to a follower Ching Ming Festival, also known as tomb-sweeping day, is celebrated 15 ...

Gilbert Hom explains the importance of the Chin-Ming ceremony for Chinese immigrants. Gilbert Hom explains the importance of the Chin-Ming ceremony for Chinese immigrants.

OAKLAND — Hundreds of firecrackers and the pounding of large Tanggu drums provided an unusual experience at the Chapel of the Chimes crematory and colombarium on April Fool’s Day. All that noise and ...

The Ching Ming Spring Festival is an important cultural event that has been celebrated for centuries in many Asian countries. It is a time for families to honor their ancestors and pay respects to ...

FRENCH CAMP — The tranquil Stockton Chinese Cemetery has been teeming with life the past couple of weeks as families prepare for Ching Ming. Ching Ming, which translates to clean and pure (ching) and ...

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