Sponsored by: The Chinese Chamber of Commerce 75th Anniversary Narcissus Festival

• Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
• Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
• Location: Manoa Chinese Cemetery
  Address: 3430 E Manoa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822
• Fee: $25 (check or credit card accepted)
• Open to the Public
• Deadline to Register: March 23, 2025* (for deadline exceptions contact the CCC directly)

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About Douglas Chong

Douglas Chong is a Chinese community leader, educator, Chinese historian, author, Chinese cultural practitioner and the 2024 Hawaii Living Treasure. A fifth-generation American-born Chinese, Chong stands as Hawai‘i’s preeminent authority on the history of the Chinese in the islands, a distinction earned through decades of continuous dedication to preserving and sharing his cultural heritage. Born and raised in Hawai‘i, Chong is recognized for his profound knowledge, commitment to tradition, and unwavering efforts to impart Chinese history and culture.

With degrees in Asian Studies, Education, and American Studies, Chong combines academic excellence with a deep-rooted connection to his heritage. His traditionalist approach sets him apart, not merely as a scholar but as a devoted cultural steward. Beyond teaching about Chinese traditions, Chong actively engages in practicing and teaching the rituals and practices of Chinese memorial rites, embodying the essence of cultural preservation.

For thirty years, Chong has been a vital contributor to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i, volunteering his expertise in conducting Chinese History and Culture classes for contestants participating in the Narcissus Pageant.

About the Class

Chong will speak on interesting topics pertaining to Ching Ming. Learn why this tradition has been carried on for over 100 years by the Chinese in Hawaii. This is a topic you won’t want to miss!

• Introduction to Chinese cemeteries in the Hawaiian islands.
• Chinese cemetery layout, location, directions, feng shui, animism.
• Chinese memorial activities of spring and autumn, Ching Ming, Chung Yeong
• Chinese funerary, burial and disinterment practices.
• Chinese graveyard pilgrimage rituals and procedures.

For more information:

visit: www.ChineseChamber.com

Call: 808-533-3181