Qing Ming 清明

Qing Ming is an important day for many Asian cultures and takes place on 5 April. During Qing Ming, families visit their loved ones’ resting places to pray and make ritual offerings. Offerings typically include traditional food and the burning of joss sticks and joss paper. The occasion is about traditionally honouring and showing respect for loved ones.

4月5日清明节是许多亚洲文化的重要传统纪念缅怀的节日。清明节期间，人们会前往已逝亲人的安息地扫墓祭奠。人们会在墓碑前供奉传统食物等祭物，烧纸钱香烛祈福。清明节是后人慎终追远，缅怀先人的传统文化体现。

Each year, Springvale Botanical Cemetery holds a variety of remembrance services to promote inclusiveness in the wider Victorian community. Qing Ming is a community experience for all to attend and be involved in.

清明节是社区文化的重要内容，每年Springvale长青墓园都会举行各种纪念仪式，促进维多利亚州社区文化的多元融合。

As this date falls on a Wednesday, many families may wish to visit over the weekend prior to Qing Ming, on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 April, and after Qing Ming, on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 April. Please note that we expect higher numbers of visitors to Springvale Botanical Cemetery during these times.

今年的清明节恰逢周三，许多访客可能选择在节前后的周末（4月1日周六及4月2日周日以及4月8日周六及4月9日周日）来访扫墓。因此，预计这两天来访Springvale长青墓园的访客人数会较多。

Traffic management will be in place to help ensure that visitors have a safe experience while on-site. Cleaning station and supplies, water stations, plates and incense for offerings will be provided by SMCT. Please return all cleaning supplies after use.

为了确保来访客人的安全，我们会在当日现场实施交通流量疏导。长青墓园会提供清洗台、清洗用品、饮水/清洁用水站、供奉用碟、香烛等用品。请在使用完后将用品归还至原处。

Please note our opening hours during this period below:

• Saturday 1 April 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Sunday 2 April onwards (daylight savings ends) 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday 8 April 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Sunday 9 April 6:00 am – 6:00 pm (Easter Sunday)

请留意墓园清明节下列开放时段：
4月1日周六 早6:00点 – 晚8:00点
4月2日周日 早6:00点 – 晚6:00点 （夏令时结束）

4月8日周六 早6:00点 – 晚8:00点
4月9日周日 早6:00点 – 晚6:00点 （复活节周日）