Grave sweepers gear up for mosquito bites at Diamond Hill cemetery
發佈日期: 2025-10-29 19:49
TVB News
Today is Chung Yeung Festival, a time when residents traditionally go up the hills to pay respects to their ancestors.
In light of Chikungunya infection cases, many grave sweepers geared up to prevent mosquito bites.
At the Diamond Hill Columbarium, crowds of grave sweepers went uphill this morning.
The facility is located only about 20 minutes walk from Fung Tak Estate, where an 82-year-old woman, who was the first locally-originated Chikungunya case, resides.
But this did not hamper the residents' determination to pay respects to their ancestors.
A station was set up nearby to provide mosquito repellent for public use.
This man said he was on high alert and he sprayed mosquito repellent all over his body.
This resident said he would leave as soon as he finished the rituals.
Meanwhile in Chai Wan, parents brought along their children, carrying bags of offerings, incense, as well as bouquets of flowers to honour the tradition.
This man said he spent hundreds on joss papers and pork, just to show respect to his ancestors.
This woman noticed a price hike in the offerings, compared to previous years.
The newly-opened Shek Mun Columbarium was also packed with people.
The facility enforces a "smoke-free worship" policy -- burning joss sticks and incense offerings are banned completely within the area.
Visitors are encouraged to pay their respects with flowers.
