A 25-year-old Chinese man won big in the lottery after scraping his tickets in front of his ancestors’ graves during the Qingming Festival. He had bought 60 tickets, worth 600 yuan, and took them to the gravesite to pay respects to his ancestors. While kneeling and bowing, he scratched the tickets and discovered one had won 4,000 yuan. Elated, he bowed four more times and continued scratching the same ticket, eventually winning a total of 10,000 yuan.
This was the man’s biggest win ever. Before this, he rarely won anything. He believes his ancestors’ blessings brought him good fortune. He posted a picture of the winning ticket on social media, thanking his ancestors. The post got over 90,000 likes and 20,000 comments.
The incident was reported by the South China Morning Post on April 16, 2024. The man bought the tickets for the latest draw and took them to his ancestors’ graves in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China. The Qingming Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday where people honor their ancestors by cleaning their tombs and making offerings.
A Lucky Day
The man’s win is seen as a stroke of luck by many. Some believe the Qingming Festival is a time when ancestors’ spirits are present, and their blessings can bring good fortune. The man’s story has sparked interest and discussion online, with many congratulating him on his win.
The lottery win has brought the man significant joy. He is grateful for the blessing from his ancestors. His story is a reminder that sometimes, a little luck can go a long way.
The man’s post on social media included a picture of the winning ticket. The image shows the ticket clearly, with the winning numbers visible. Many people have commented on the post, offering congratulations and sharing their own stories of good fortune.
