The food usually consists of chicken, eggs, or other dishes a deceased ancestor was fond of. Accompanied by rice, the dishes and eating utensils are carefully arranged so as to bring good luck. Sometimes, a family will put burning incense with the offering so as to expedite the transfer of nutritious elements to the ancestors. In some parts of China, the food is then eaten by the entire family. Kites Besides the traditions of honoring the dead, people also often fly kits on Tomb Sweeping Day.
Kites can come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, and colors.
Designs could include frogs, dragonflies, butterflies, crabs, bats, and storks. Copyright 2000 by The Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco .