Beijing, April 4 -- Millions of people across China are celebrating the Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day starting from Friday.

This year the festival will last till Sunday (April 6).

It is a traditional Chinese festival that honours ancestors and loved ones who have passed away.

Marking this day, families visit the graves of their ancestors to clean the tombstones, offer food, flowers, and burn incense or paper money. These rituals are done to show respect and to remember those who came before them.

Qingming, which means "clear and bright" in Chinese, is also a time when people enjoy the beauty of nature.

Many families go for walks in the countryside, fly kites, and enjoy outdoor activities. It is both a solemn and ...