Qingming was frequently mentioned in Chinese Literature. Among these, the most famous one is probably Du Mu's poem (simply titled "Qingming")
Simplified Chinese | English translation |
清明时节雨纷纷 | A drizzling rain falls like tears on the Mourning Day |
路上行人欲断魂 | The mourner's heart is breaking on his way. |
借问酒家何处有 | Where can a winehouse be found to drown his sadness? |
牧童遥指杏花村 | A cowherd points to Almond Flower (Xing Hua) Village in the distance. |
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