Forest Home Cemetery historical marker honors Chinese tomb sweeping tradition

A new state historical marker is coming to Milwaukee’s Forest Home Cemetery. It recognizes an ancient Chinese tradition called tomb sweeping.

Anna Moy Wong is a member of the Wisconsin chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans. She shares how people practice the tradition.

“You honor your loved one by bringing them food or money or some of their favorite things,” Wong says. “Just like any other memorabilia — things that I think others would do at a memorial service.”…

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