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Citizens Gather for Vigil Despite No Approval
19:19 | #VictoriaPark
Today is the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, which happened on the 4th of June 1989. It has been estimated that thousands of lives were lost after the People's Liberation Army, under the command of the leaders of the Chinese Communist Party, opened fire and rolled armoured vehicles and tanks into the square.
Despite today's vigil being one that has not been approved by the police force, people still gathered, just like what they would do on this day, every single year since '89.
Citizens also took the initiative to keep a safe distance away from each other to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
#4June #June4Vigil #6431truth #TiananmenMassacre
Citizens Gather for Vigil Despite No Approval
19:19 | #VictoriaPark
Today is the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, which happened on the 4th of June 1989. It has been estimated that thousands of lives were lost after the People's Liberation Army, under the command of the leaders of the Chinese Communist Party, opened fire and rolled armoured vehicles and tanks into the square.
Despite today's vigil being one that has not been approved by the police force, people still gathered, just like what they would do on this day, every single year since '89.
Citizens also took the initiative to keep a safe distance away from each other to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
#4June #June4Vigil #6431truth #TiananmenMassacre
#FirstHand #4June
Pro-Democracy Activists Seen at Victoria Park
19:27 | #VictoriaPark
As dusk approached, citizens lit their candles to prepare for the vigil.
Pro-democracy activists such as Nathan Law, Joshua Wong and Leung Kwok-hung (Longhair) were seen among the crowds of people gathered tonight at Victoria Park.
#4June #8964 #6431truth #TiananmenMassacre
Pro-Democracy Activists Seen at Victoria Park
19:27 | #VictoriaPark
As dusk approached, citizens lit their candles to prepare for the vigil.
Pro-democracy activists such as Nathan Law, Joshua Wong and Leung Kwok-hung (Longhair) were seen among the crowds of people gathered tonight at Victoria Park.
#4June #8964 #6431truth #TiananmenMassacre
#FirstHand #4June
Vigil Begins at Lok Fu MTR Station
19:49 | #LokFu MTR Station
Citizens have gathered outside of Lok Fu MTR Station to hold a candle light vigil in tribute to the victims of the Tiananmen Square Incident. Candles were placed to form the numbers, '64', symbolizing June 4th.
This is the first time ever in 31 years whereby the candlelight vigil to commemorate the victims of the Tiananmen Square Massacre has been disallowed and not approved.
However, citizens were encouraged to hold their own vigils. Other similar vigils very much like the one at Lok Fu, are currently being held in different parts of Hong Kong.
#4June #8964 #6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre
Vigil Begins at Lok Fu MTR Station
19:49 | #LokFu MTR Station
Citizens have gathered outside of Lok Fu MTR Station to hold a candle light vigil in tribute to the victims of the Tiananmen Square Incident. Candles were placed to form the numbers, '64', symbolizing June 4th.
This is the first time ever in 31 years whereby the candlelight vigil to commemorate the victims of the Tiananmen Square Massacre has been disallowed and not approved.
However, citizens were encouraged to hold their own vigils. Other similar vigils very much like the one at Lok Fu, are currently being held in different parts of Hong Kong.
#4June #8964 #6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre
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The Flower of Freedom
19:40 | #VictoriaPark
Large crowd of peaceful citizens gathered at Victoria Park and started singing "The Flower of Freedom", a song dedicated to the June 4th movement in Beijing in 1989.
Every year, on the 4th of June, Hong Kongers will hold candlelight vigils to pay tribute to the Tiananmen Massacre. This year marks the first time it has ever been disallowed, in the name of the prevention of community spread of Covid-19.
#4June #8964 #6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre
The Flower of Freedom
19:40 | #VictoriaPark
Large crowd of peaceful citizens gathered at Victoria Park and started singing "The Flower of Freedom", a song dedicated to the June 4th movement in Beijing in 1989.
Every year, on the 4th of June, Hong Kongers will hold candlelight vigils to pay tribute to the Tiananmen Massacre. This year marks the first time it has ever been disallowed, in the name of the prevention of community spread of Covid-19.
#4June #8964 #6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre
Vigil Begins at Lok Fu MTR
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Students Among Crowd Gathered for Vigil
20:33 | #VictoriaPark, #CWB
Among the throngs of people who streamed into Victoria Park for the vigil, a number of students still dressed in school uniform were seen. It is a very heartening image, as it brings an assurance to us that the next generation will carry this this flame from our generation.
Meanwhile, flags were seen being waved at the vigil and well, one of it bearing the famous slogan by localist Edward Leung, "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times".
#4June #8964 #6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre
Students Among Crowd Gathered for Vigil
20:33 | #VictoriaPark, #CWB
Among the throngs of people who streamed into Victoria Park for the vigil, a number of students still dressed in school uniform were seen. It is a very heartening image, as it brings an assurance to us that the next generation will carry this this flame from our generation.
Meanwhile, flags were seen being waved at the vigil and well, one of it bearing the famous slogan by localist Edward Leung, "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times".
#4June #8964 #6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre
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Protest Flags Fly High at Mongkok
2016 | #MongKok
Citizens were gathered at Shantung Street, all the way up to Nathan Road.
“No rioters, only tyranny!” was heard echoing through the streets, while people were seen waving the Hong Kong Independence flag.
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Protest Flags Fly High at Mongkok
2016 | #MongKok
Citizens were gathered at Shantung Street, all the way up to Nathan Road.
“No rioters, only tyranny!” was heard echoing through the streets, while people were seen waving the Hong Kong Independence flag.
Source: First Hand
#4June #8964 #6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre
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2027 | #MongKok
Police deployment remained heavy in the area. A police vehicle guarded on the intersection of Portland Street and Prince Edward Road West. Yet despite the pressure, mourners still poured and surrounded areas around the coach. No confrontation happened so far.
#Jun4 #6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre
2027 | #MongKok
Police deployment remained heavy in the area. A police vehicle guarded on the intersection of Portland Street and Prince Edward Road West. Yet despite the pressure, mourners still poured and surrounded areas around the coach. No confrontation happened so far.
#Jun4 #6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre
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Hong Kong Alliance Addresses the Crowd
20:08 | Victoria Park
In spite of police intimidation, the Hong Kong Alliance held the 31st June Fourth Commemoration Vigil in Victoria Park. “In sight of such sanguinary atrocity, we commemorate the martyrs of June Fourth,” Lee Cheuk-Yan, the Chairman, chanted to the peaceful crowd. He reminded participants of the goals of the association, which includes releasing dissidents, rehabilitating the 1989 movement, demanding accountability of the June Fourth Massacre, ending one-party dictatorship and building a democratic China.
Transcript:
In sight of such sanguinary atrocity, we commemorate the martyrs of June Fourth. Participants across the football pitch, let’s prepare to stand the minute’s silence. There were still a little time, so please continue to hold your candle. Rehabilitation of the Movement! (Crowd: Rehabilitate the Movement!) Accountability to the Massacre! (Crowd: Rehabilitate the Movement!) Let’s stand the minute’s silence.
Hong Kong Alliance Addresses the Crowd
20:08 | Victoria Park
In spite of police intimidation, the Hong Kong Alliance held the 31st June Fourth Commemoration Vigil in Victoria Park. “In sight of such sanguinary atrocity, we commemorate the martyrs of June Fourth,” Lee Cheuk-Yan, the Chairman, chanted to the peaceful crowd. He reminded participants of the goals of the association, which includes releasing dissidents, rehabilitating the 1989 movement, demanding accountability of the June Fourth Massacre, ending one-party dictatorship and building a democratic China.
Transcript:
In sight of such sanguinary atrocity, we commemorate the martyrs of June Fourth. Participants across the football pitch, let’s prepare to stand the minute’s silence. There were still a little time, so please continue to hold your candle. Rehabilitation of the Movement! (Crowd: Rehabilitate the Movement!) Accountability to the Massacre! (Crowd: Rehabilitate the Movement!) Let’s stand the minute’s silence.
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Arrests made at Mong Kok
2116 | #MongKok
Over 10 young civilians were arrested at Argyle Street. They were being whisked to a police van by police officers.
#8964 #6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre #HongKongProtest
Arrests made at Mong Kok
2116 | #MongKok
Over 10 young civilians were arrested at Argyle Street. They were being whisked to a police van by police officers.
#8964 #6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre #HongKongProtest