Early 20th Century Chinese Ching Ming Festival Four Panel Folding Artwork Celebrating Life and Death

A Chinese four panel folding artwork celebrating Ching Ming Festival would depicting scenes of people visiting the graves of their ancestors, paying their respects and offering food and flowers. The artwork includes include images of birds, flowers, and other symbols of spring. Beautifully depicted in natural tones from black to cream and muted tones of red and blue.

Ching Ming is a traditional Chinese festival that is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar. It is a time to honor the dead and to pay respects to ancestors.

There are many different traditions associated with Ching Ming. One of the most common is to visit the tombs of ancestors and to clean them. People will also offer food, flowers, and incense at the tombs.

A popular activity during this time is kite flying. In ancient times, people used to tie pieces of paper with lists of their ailments and problems to a kite. They would then cut the string once the kite was high in the air and let it soar away, believing this to fend off misfortune and evil spirits. Another tradition is to have a picnic in the park or in the countryside. This is a time to enjoy the spring weather and to spend time with family and friends.

Ching Ming is a time for reflection and for remembering the past. It is also a time for celebration and for enjoying the present.