China’s Qingming Festival, a time to honor ancestors and embrace spring, is resonating globally. This year, Marina, a Russian student at Beijing’s Tsinghua University, shared her unique perspective on the tradition with CGTN — blending reverence and renewal. ✨
📜 More Than Remembrance: Qingming, marked by tomb-sweeping and nature outings, falls on April 4. But for Marina, it’s about connection: \"It’s a day to link past and present, family and nature,\" she said, comparing it to festivals in her homeland that honor ancestors. 🌸
🌍 Cross-Cultural Threads: Marina highlighted universal themes: \"Caring for those no longer here transcends borders.\" She also praised how Chinese communities blend solemn traditions with joyful spring picnics — a mix she finds deeply relatable. 🌱
🎒 Gen Z’s Global Lens: As young people like Marina bridge cultures, festivals like Qingming remind us that heritage and modernity can coexist — one tomb-sweeping ritual (or sunset selfie) at a time. 📸
