Qing Ming Festival
Early April
Singapore
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Qing Ming (meaning 'clear and bright'), a festival in memory of one's ancestors, is observed in early April in Singapore. The festival promotes filial piety and a sense of gratitude to one's ancestors. It is also known by a number of common names in the English language:

• All Souls Day
• Clear Brightness Festival
• Festival for Tending Graves
• Grave Sweeping Day
• Tomb Sweeping Day