As the famous Qing Ming Poems
Qingming in literature
Qingming was frequently mentioned in Chinese literature. Among these, the most famous one is probably Du Mu's poem (simply titled "Qingming"):
Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / pinyin
清明時節雨紛紛 / 清明时节雨纷纷 / qīng míng shí jié yǔ fēn fēn
路上行人欲斷魂 / 路上行人欲断魂 / lù shàng xíng rén yù duàn hún
借問酒家何處有 / 借问酒家何处有 / jiè wèn jiǔ jiā hé chù yǒu
牧童遙指杏花村 / 牧童遥指杏花村 / mù tóng yáo zhǐ xìng huā cūn
English translation
A drizzling rain falls like tears on the Mourning Day;
The mourner's heart is going to break on his way.
Where can a wineshop be found to drown his sad hours?
A cowherd points to a cot 'mid apricot flowers.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qing_Ming_Jie
Morning woke up and went market with Mum and sister for breakfast, then bought paper offerings for praying my father later.
LV so popular even in after life? I wonder if the founder of LV is happy or shocked. Nevertheless, he cannot sue them.Flagged a taxi to Bright Hill temple. Along the way the taxi driver at least 65yo, left me struggling in fear.
At one point, a motorcyclist suddenly filter to the slip road without prior warning. I closed my eyes to avoid seeing the crash. Heng the motorcyclist was damn lucky !
Reached Sin Ming Industrial estate and area was jammed. As the taxi driver was unaware that only 1 lane was allowed in the temple, he had to make a far detour to reach the back of the temple.
My longest taxi ride 45mins !!!
Ever wondered why people paying their respect this period is emotional with teary eyes and runny nose.
I would guess 50% really emotional and 50% the amount of smoke generated from the burning of incense and offerings!!!
The "house" to burn all the offerings for the departed. Pity the workers having to work in such hot, dusty and dangerous environment.
So much offerings not yet being burnt, but laid outside the "House".Then we headed Junction 8 for lunch. Cafe Cartel.
My order, Chicken Chop, Fish with pasta
Mum's order Hawaiian Pork Chops.
Sister's order Baked Macaroni Chicken and Mushroom.Reached home went to cycle for awhile.
Been learning how to pop a wheelie on MTB, not easy with such heavy bike.
