Crowd gathers for Qing Ming festival to uphold annual tradition


GEORGE TOWN: Though their loved ones may no longer be with them, memories of their lives remain vivid in the hearts of many as they gather to offer their prayers ahead of the Qing Ming (Tomb-Sweeping) festival.

Large crowds of family members and relatives converged at cemeteries and columbariums, such as at Leng How Koe Columbarium & Funeral Parlour in Paya Terubong, where some have arrived as early as 6am on Saturday (March 29).

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