Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Forest Hills Cemetery was founded in 1848 as a rural picturesque cemetery. Every summer in July, the cemetery organizes a lantern festival inspired by eastern Asian Buddhist rituals. This year the weather was perfect for a night of honoring, remembering and celebrating the lives of those who have left this world. I love events like these because they bring people from all walks of life together in a beautiful setting.
For more information on Forest Hills Cemetery, click here.
For more information on the Forest Hills Educational Trust, click here.
Jamie
/ August 1, 2010The pictures in this post are simply stunning. Granted, I have a small bias as I am half-Asian, but the artistry of these photos is just superb.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog to comment. Yours is so useful and helpful for visiting incredibly interesting places!
Anulfo
/ August 1, 2010Thank you so much Jamie! I’m sure you are still feeling on cloud nine after being selected for “Freshly Pressed.” Trust me, I still am on cloud nine! It’s a great feeling to have your blog exposed to so many people out there!
Jamie
/ August 2, 2010I am indeed! Though at the moment I’m just relieved I managed to catch up to all the comments on that post. It’s wonderful to know that people enjoy what you write about, though!