Hongkongers brace against chikungunya but preserve Chung Yeung traditions

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Harvey Kong,Leopold ChenOctober 29, 2025 at 05:00 AM

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Grave sweepers at Hong Kong's Diamond Hill Urn Cemetery took precautions against chikungunya while observing the Chung Yeung Festival traditions. The cemetery is near where Hong Kong reported its first local case of the virus. Visitors used mosquito repellent and wore long-sleeve clothing to protect themselves, and a repellent station was set up at the entrance. Some sweepers called for more measures from authorities to prevent further spread. Despite concerns about chikungunya, many were determined not to skip tomb sweeping as part of honoring their ancestors.

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