Antop Hill’s silent story: Peace-ful shrine links Mumbai and China

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Mumbai's Chinese Cemetery at Antop Hill, established in 1880, serves as a sacred resting place for the city's Chinese diaspora spanning 135 years. Sprawling across 2,000 square yards, the heritage site witnesses visits during Chinese New Year and cultural observances. The cemetery reflects Mumbai's historical Chinese community, which numbered 305 persons by 1872, maintaining cultural traditions through generations.

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