Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Qingming:

“Chinese communities in British Columbia and around the world mark Qingming today. People honour their ancestors by tidying final resting places and leaving flowers. Known as Tomb Sweeping Day, it is a time dedicated to respecting those who came before.

“In British Columbia, many of these ancestors faced discrimination in a new land. Their stories are preserved and shared at the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver, which opened in the historic Wing Sang Building in Vancouver’s Chinatown two years ago. The museum honours the history and heritage of Chinese Canadians, whose contributions helped make the British Columbia of today.

“As families gather for Qingming, we join them in honouring the lives of their loved ones.”