Ching Ming (Tomb Sweeping Day) On My Mind

The tombstone of Yeoh Chin Kee at Batu Gantong cemetery

When the Australian authorities opened its borders in February of 2022 the first thing that crossed the mind of Yeoh Oon Cheng, a resident of Australia, was to visit the grave of his grandfather Yeoh Chin Kee for Ching Ming.

Oon Cheng

 Like most countries around the world Australia had closed its borders   for the last two years because of Covid 19. This was the first time that   Oon Cheng was returning home since the closure.

 His trip home would take 6 days. His itinerary included his return to   his hometown Penang and the place where his grandfather is interred,   pay his respects and then partake of the great Malaysian food   including Ipoh Kai See Hor Fun before returning to Australia.  

Yeoh Seng Yau and uncle Yeoh Oon Cheng at the cemetery 

He visited the graves accompanied by Yeoh Oon Kok (who related this story to me) and Oon Kok's son Yeoh Seng Yau.

Sharing a meal together (from left) Yeoh Seng Yau, Oon Kok, Oon Cheng,
Mrs Yeoh Oon Soon and Dr Yeoh Oon Soon

It was a short, simple and very fulfilling trip.

JAG