Due to growing popularity and demand, columbaria are nowadays independent, elaborate structures reflecting cultural, religious or even fanciful themes.
Although less traditional or culturally significant in present times, pre-planning is done out of consideration and care for loved ones and is considered a prudent exercise rooted in logic and economic sensibilities.
They are cooked and placed in a bowl and mixed with sugar and water for consumption.
People believe that this custom will ward off wandering evil spirits during Qingming.
Centre for East Asian Cultural Studies.
Now people in some places still have the custom of eating cold food on Qingming Festival.