By combining the festival with Qing Ming, which is less than two months apart, families can save a separate trip and turn the occasion into a meaningful gathering. “We observed that some people visited the cemetery during Chinese New Year because they had returned from overseas and did not want to make another trip for Qing Ming,” he added. For student Kokoro Lai, 17, Qing Ming is a day for family reunion even though not every relative attends. She said she had not missed Qing Ming for 30 years. A Nirvana Asia spokesperson said some people have taken advantage of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri break and school holiday to pay respects.

Source: The Star March 28, 2026 00:52 UTC