Qing Ming 2005

We have Qing Ming on 20 Mar. This year was different from previous years. In a nutshell, we visited ah po's tomb first, followed by ah gong's tomb and finally gong dou & po dou at Bright hill. This time round, one car and one van were despatched and leaving in two separate locations. Second Aunt followed Third Uncle and wife left from Pasir Ris. Ah Hua Jie went to ASL with third aunt, mary and fourth uncle to pick up my family. The morning was kind to us. It was not very hot.

We did the same things every year. We cleaned the tomb and laid color papers with stones on grass patch behind it. There were other families around us, mostly coming in big groups. Some put up elaborate offerings and praying. Some did simple praying. It was the thought that counts. It suddenly dawned on me that the Qing Ming gave family the chance to meet each together. It reminded me of the chopstick stories. As long as our family are united, we will not be broken easily. What say you? : )