China has a very rich tradition of ancestor worship, which originated in ancient times. But, as the land is getting smaller, and place in the cemetery — more expensive, these traditions can belong to the past.
The population of China is moving to a mark of 1 billion 400 million. Officials in several parts of China has begun to convince people to switch to alternative ways of disposal. Namely: burial at sea.
In the central city of the Chinese province of Guangdong place in the cemetery will cost $ 1200 per square meter. This is even more expensive than luxury apartments.
But in Shanghai, Shaoxing and Wenzhou government will pay you 320800 or 1290 dollars for scattering ashes of the dead into the sea. Even including the cost of travel by boat and petals, which are mixed dust.
April 5 across the country celebrate Qingming — feast of All Souls. On this day, the Chinese come to the graves of their ancestors, bringing them flowers, food and wine.
And is there a chance that they will abandon their traditions, remains controversial.