In Bensonhurst, Cantonese hymns filled Seth Low Park, as dozens gathered to remember the victims of Hong Kong’s devastating high-rise fire in Bensonhurst on Wednesday.

Larry He says the day carries deep cultural meaning.

“Today is the seventh day of the Hong Kong fire tragedy, which in Asian culture, the seventh day is the day of mourning,” He said.

In many Asian traditions, the seventh day is believed to be when the spirits of the dead return home, a final moment for families and communities to grieve together.

“This is particularly tough for us to digest what happened,” He said.

The city is home to more than 34,000 Hong Kong-born residents. The pain in Brooklyn feels close, even from nearly 8,000 miles away.

“When they see that video, seven buildings burned down. It feels like [the

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