Qingming Festival: An ancient precursor to the "golden week"

https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/articleDetailPage/2039618307850096640 The concept of extended national holidays might be perceived as a contemporary innovation; however, historical evidence suggests otherwise. As early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907), over a millennium ago, China observed a proto-"Golden Week" during the Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day. This period entailed a comprehensive seven-day recess from ordinary activities. Let's take a peek into the past and see how folks celebrated their Qingming "staycation" back in the day.