In light of environmental protection and traffic congestion for the National Tomb Sweeping holiday in Taiwan, government and private businesses have been offering tomb sweeping services online. But how are the people reacting to this Internet option?

You only have to enter the name of your ancestor when you choose to tomb sweep over the Internet.

You can use your mouse to follow the steps on choosing candles, offerings, and fruits and vegetables.

You can even choose to light your incense.

People that are Christians or Catholics can choose whether to place the bible or a cross on the altar.

Taoyuan County Government started the Internet tomb sweeping service since 2004.

The number of Internet users has increased each year to about 5,000.

It's also an environmental choice for those that can't make it back to their ancestor's tombs to offer their blessings.

This internet service has become more popular as the government and private companies have started pushing this service.

Many companies have also combined the physical and virtual aspects in their service.

In the past, you would burn lotus flowers, clothes, and other paper gifts.

Now, companies have broadened their offerings to villas, motorcycles, luxury bags, hand phones, and others.

Most people can even purchase these paper offerings online.

But many people still can't accept these new technologies and ideas.

Although many feel that using the Internet for tomb sweeping is more convenient, they feel that it's not real. They rather brave the traffic and pay a personal visit to their ancestor's grave.

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