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At Qingming Festival, the arrival of spring is not only seen – it is tasted. #ChinaSeen Across China, traditional snacks take on a signature green hue, made from sticky rice blended with fresh herbs and filled with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients – capturing the essence of the season in each bite. Rooted in the traditions of the Cold Food Festival (Hanshi Jie), these foods reflect a time when cooking was avoided to honor ancestors and have come to symbolize both remembrance and renewal. During Qingming, families visit ancestral graves and spend time outdoors as nature awakens. These green treats, in turn, connect people to the season, to memory and to the taste of home.