Hey ๐๐ป all, Happy April month to all โจ
This blog story is in conjunction with upcoming Qingming festival on 4 April 2025, read more via ๐ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qingming_Festival
Qingming Festival, aka Tomb-Sweeping Day, is traditionally observed to commemorate ancestors & honor the deceased. It forms ancestor rituals ie. traditional ceremonies performed to honor & connect with forebears, often involving offerings, prayers ๐๐ป & the veneration of deceased family members
Also as an annual festival about Ancestor Memorialization, in fact more than just a tradition. It involves recognizing & respecting the contributions & sacrifices of our ancestors. Indeed a way of keeping their memory alive, of connecting with our roots & of understanding our place in the world ๐
This time, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป is gonna sharing her review of a recent book ๐ read ie. The Significance of Ancestral Remembrance. She received this book for ๐ from her recent course attendance at The Malaysian Hans, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
This book ๐ is delivered by Professor Nie Zhebtao & Mr. Cai Lixu in twin languages ie. English & Mandarin. After reading this book ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ๐ , she was taught below about the significance of ancestral remembrance
Ancestral remembrance is significant as it fosters a connection to heritage, promotes filial piety & provides a sense of identity & continuity by honoring & remembering deceased family members
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป can resonate the importance of Ancestor Memorialization as she actually followed her parents for annual Qing Ming ceremony since young as a family tradition over the years
Here’s a more detailed explanation of the significance of ancestral remembrance:
Connecting with Heritage & Family History
Ancestral remembrance rituals & practices help people connect with their past & understand their family’s history, traditions & values
Filial Piety & Respect
Many cultures emphasize the importance of respecting & honoring ancestors, often through rituals, ceremonies & daily practices that demonstrate gratitude ๐๐ป๐ & reverence
Personally to SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป, do your best to show love ๐๐ฏ & companionship to your parents whenever they’re still around
So, you gain more priceless memories & great bonding instead of regrets when they’re gone then
Sense of Identity & Belonging
Remembering & honoring ancestors can provide a sense of belonging & identity, as individuals are connected โ๏ธ to a larger family & cultural lineage
Guidance & Inspiration
In some cultures, ancestors are believed to have a continued existence & influence on the lives of the living & people may seek guidance, blessings ๐ & inspiration from them
Cultural Continuity
Ancestral remembrance helps preserve cultural traditions & values, ensuring that they are passed down through generations
Spiritual Connection
For many, ancestral remembrance is a spiritual practice that fosters a connection to the spiritual realm & the ancestors who came before
Examples of Ancestral Remembrance:
Rituals & Ceremonies
Many cultures have specific rituals & ceremonies to honor ancestors, such as festivals, offerings & visits to graves ๐ชฆ
Personal Remembrances
Individuals may also engage in personal acts of remembrance, such as telling stories about their ancestors, keeping family photos ๐ผ๏ธ, or visiting ancestral homes
Yes โ , it’s truly important. SiennyLovesDrawing told her memorable stories with her late dad to her little niece eg. When she was young, how her late dad took care of her as well as travel together memories. She put up lots of family photos ๐ผ๏ธ in the living room
Family Trees & Genealogy
Researching family history & creating family trees can help individuals connect ๐ with their ancestors & learn more about their heritage
While reading this book ๐ฉ๐ป๐, SiennyLovesDrawing actually missed her late dad. This year, coincidentally she got menstruation, so unable to visit her late dad columbarium with her family members ๐ค๐๐ป๐
Instead, she wrote a postcard message โ๐ป๐ & read to her late dad. Her little niece has joined her, a meaningful way to convey personal acts of remembrance โบ๏ธ๐ค
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