Taiwan:

    In Taiwan, Ching Ming Festival is a festival taken extremely seriously. The process of preparation is very elaborate and relatives prepare 5 kinds of cooked animals (chicken, duck, beef, mutton and pork) and Hong-Gui (red turtle, a kind of sweet food in the shape the turtle, which stands for long life in Chinese customs) when they are going to sweep new tombs within 3 years of the death. 

    This is to show that the tomb is taken good care of and any damage is not allowed. Also, the living relatives will bring coins to distribute to children. This is to extend the generosity of the dead person. After three years of death, no such ritual is necessary and relatives usually bring fruits and flowers along when they go sweeping tombs.   

    Due to the vast available land space in Taiwan, cemeteries are located far from the CBD and deep in the wilderness, therefore many families take the opportunity to go on a family outing together. This may be the main reason why they are able to sustain the tradition of celebrating Ching Ming. 

    The Government of Taiwan also takes this occasion very seriously, holding a central government prayer service every year, attended by the President or a representative. Prayers are chanted ceremoniously and blessings are given.