Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Qingming:

“Chinese communities in British Columbia and around the world will take part today in Qingming, known as Tomb Sweeping Day. People will honour their ancestors by tidying their final resting places and leaving them flowers.

“Qingming is a time to reconnect with ancestors, many of whom faced discrimination as they built the British Columbia we enjoy today. Our government seeks to preserve their stories by supporting the first Chinese Canadian museum in Canada, which opened in Vancouver last year. The museum shares the history and legacy of the Chinese Canadian community for the benefit of all, demonstrating how we can work together to build a stronger, more inclusive province. 

“As families gather today, we join them in honouring the lives and contributions of their loved ones.”