What you must know: Three taboos and five things to pay attention to when sweeping tombs during the Qingming Festival!
The first taboo: Pregnant women do not go to cemeteries. The second taboo: Children under the age of seven should try not to go to cemeteries, and babies should never go to cemeteries. The third taboo: Those who are weak or terminally ill should not go to the cemetery. The first note: Do not curse, speak harsh words or make vulgar remarks in front of the cemetery. The second note: Do not make random comments or untrue praise or compliments on cemeteries and graves. The third note: It is taboo not to point out the name of the deceased and the full name on the tombstone. The fourth note: Do not step on other people’s graves or kick broken bricks and stones from the cemetery. The fifth note: It is appropriate to dress solemnly in plain colors when visiting tombs. Do not wear colorful clothes and trousers, and do not wear dazzling and large jewelry accessories. |