Qingming Festival is around the corner. The China A-shares market and the Hong Kong market will be closed on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Please take note of the trading arrangements during the holiday period and make the necessary preparations in advance.
Background
Itis a traditional Chinese festival observed by ethnic Chinese in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Panama.
Chinese families visit the tombs of their ancestors to clean the gravesites and make ritual offerings to their ancestors. Offerings would typically include traditional food dishes and the burning of joss sticks and joss paper. The holiday recognizes the traditional reverence of one's ancestors in Chinese culture.
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