For being more than 5,000 miles apart, the two cities have loads in common, including a love for roses and successful soccer teams, public transportation built on lightrails and bridges, and rich culture and history.
The Oregon State Fire Marshal and Portland Fire and Rescue will host the educational event at the World Forestry Center on Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28.
The memorial will honor the untold stories of 2,800+ Chinese and Chinese American people buried at the Southeast Portland cemetery in the 19th and 20th centuries.
