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Qingming in Thailand: the Chinese Festival of the Dead explained for travelers

Qingming in Thailand: the Chinese Festival of the Dead explained for travelers
At the beginning of April, under already heavy heat, families gather around tombs sometimes overgrown with grass. They clean, arrange oranges, and light incense. This festival of the dead, known as Qingming, marks an essential moment in family life in Thailand.