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2023 Ching Ming Cancelled
April 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Due to muddy conditions and the unavailability of crematorium, we have decided to cancel this year’s event.
CHSSC will host Ching Ming (Chinese Memorial Day) on Saturday, April 1, 2023, 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Ceremonies will take place at the historic Chinese Memorial Shrine at Evergreen Cemetery to pay our respects to those who have paved the way for us.
The Shrine stands at the center of what was once a 19th century Chinese cemetery. Built in 1888 by the people of Los Angeles’ Old Chinatown, the Shrine is considered the earliest extant Chinese structure in Los Angeles. The site remains culturally and historically significant and has been designated Los Angeles Historic/Cultural Monument No. 486. It is owned and maintained by the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California.
Activities at the historic 1888 Chinese shrine: cleaning the gravesites; placing flowers on the graves; ceremony by a Taoist priest.
There will be a short walk to crematorium site to visit the nearby memorial wall installed by the county and have light meal.
Visit the gravesite of Donaldina Cameron and her family.
Evergreen Cemetery is located at 204 N Evergreen Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033. The Chinese Memorial Shrine is located at the east end of Evergreen Cemetery. Enter from Evergreen Ave. Parking is free on adjacent cemetery roads. This event is free and open to the public.