This is sort of like our Memorial Day except they honor all important people, not just the military ones, that have made great contributions to their country. At this park we were lucky enough to witness some of the traditions performed on this holiday. Handmade paper-flower wreaths were placed on the wall and grade school classes came to the memorial laid flowers and literally cleaned each tombstone. Teachers and parents sort of stood behind them and told them about what that specific person’s contribution to the country was. A tree nearby was decorated with paper flowers and notes written to the dead thanking them for helping China develop into a great country. I am glad we got to see this.
