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Over 1,000 HongKongers in #UK protest against Hong Kong government’s suppression over the city’s press freedom
Source: HarbourofFreedom; #Jan15
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Over 1,000 HongKongers in #UK protest against Hong Kong government’s suppression over the city’s press freedom
Source: HarbourofFreedom; #Jan15
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#Art #Solidarity
Hong Kong font designer’s bold effort to preserve Cantonese culture
//In January, Moodmen Font launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise HK$1 million for Reborn Font, with the goal of publishing designs for more than 5,000 traditional Chinese characters that Chan hopes to conserve.
“If you say that it does not matter whether it is traditional or simplified Chinese characters as long as people can understand it, then you’re not really a Hongkonger… If you think like that, you’re not one of those defending traditional Chinese characters.”
The font designer hoped to appeal to those who use traditional Chinese characters.
“You don’t have to be especially proud of it, but when it’s your mother-tongue, such as Cantonese, when there are cultures that you don’t want to see disappear, you have to do something to defend them.”//
Source: HKFP; #Feb6
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https://hongkongfp.com/2022/02/06/defining-character-a-hong-kong-font-designers-bold-effort-to-preserve-cantonese-culture/
Hong Kong font designer’s bold effort to preserve Cantonese culture
//In January, Moodmen Font launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise HK$1 million for Reborn Font, with the goal of publishing designs for more than 5,000 traditional Chinese characters that Chan hopes to conserve.
“If you say that it does not matter whether it is traditional or simplified Chinese characters as long as people can understand it, then you’re not really a Hongkonger… If you think like that, you’re not one of those defending traditional Chinese characters.”
The font designer hoped to appeal to those who use traditional Chinese characters.
“You don’t have to be especially proud of it, but when it’s your mother-tongue, such as Cantonese, when there are cultures that you don’t want to see disappear, you have to do something to defend them.”//
Source: HKFP; #Feb6
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https://hongkongfp.com/2022/02/06/defining-character-a-hong-kong-font-designers-bold-effort-to-preserve-cantonese-culture/
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HK-based brewery Yardley Brothers joins "Brew for Ukraine" campaign to say no to dictatorship
The Ukraine brewery, #PravdaBrewery, that switched from producing beer to making #Molotov cocktails, is calling on fellow brewers around the world to show solidarity with by brewing their "Victory series" to raise funds for Ukrainians suffering from Russian invasion.
Pravda launched its #BrewforUkraine campaign on March 8 with a live-streamed brewing session. They have made their recipes open-source on Facebook.
A total of over 140 breweries around the world has joined the campaign, including Hong Kong's #YardleyBrothers.
The Hong Kong-based brewery wrote on its Facebook, "We can't stand the fact that people in the other end of the world suffers the oppression from totalitarianism and dictatorship". Luke, the brewer's founder, said that they must extend a helping hand for those suffering under such regimes.
Source: Inmediahk, #Mar11
https://bit.ly/3CpQZYJ
HK-based brewery Yardley Brothers joins "Brew for Ukraine" campaign to say no to dictatorship
The Ukraine brewery, #PravdaBrewery, that switched from producing beer to making #Molotov cocktails, is calling on fellow brewers around the world to show solidarity with by brewing their "Victory series" to raise funds for Ukrainians suffering from Russian invasion.
Pravda launched its #BrewforUkraine campaign on March 8 with a live-streamed brewing session. They have made their recipes open-source on Facebook.
A total of over 140 breweries around the world has joined the campaign, including Hong Kong's #YardleyBrothers.
The Hong Kong-based brewery wrote on its Facebook, "We can't stand the fact that people in the other end of the world suffers the oppression from totalitarianism and dictatorship". Luke, the brewer's founder, said that they must extend a helping hand for those suffering under such regimes.
Source: Inmediahk, #Mar11
https://bit.ly/3CpQZYJ
#Ukranian Sisters in #HongKong: "Humanity wins, even under these circumstances"
Oksana and Olena came to Hong Kong from Ukraine 17 years ago. 7 years ago, they opened Dacha, a restaurant in Central District, specialising in Eastern Euroean cuisine. After Russia launched its invasion in Ukraine, the sisters joined the #CookforUkraine campaign, raising funds with their signature Medovik cake.
Oksana and Olena grew up near the Eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, near the Russian border. The sisters were never confused of their national identity: "We are very clear, we are Ukrainians."
They also believed that most Russians were against the war and were victims of Putin's regime, being isolated by the international community.
"We have to do something together to stop this," Olena said. "This is affecting everyone, not only us, them [Russians] as well."
When they talked about their family and home in Ukraine, 7,600km away form Hong Kong, Oksana and Olena were visibly worried.
As they spoke, their cousin was hiding in a basement with her daughter in Kviv, while her husband was fighting in the frontline. The location of their family was far from the humanitarian corridor. If they tried to escape, it would be gambling with their lives.
Their 92-year-old grandfather, who lived through the Second World War, was now facing a war again.
The sisters were moved when they saw Russians in Hong Kong protesting in front of the Russian consulate. "We’re still human, and I’m so happy to see that humanity wins, even under this circumstance."
The added, "We don’t have to be all the same nationality to sit down together."
Oksana and Olena also expressed hope, despite the difficult circumstances, when they received the support of Hongkongers.
"When there is so much hatred, violence and ignorance in the world, these acts of kindness, courage and love still reminds us that the world is a good place."
Source: InMedia #Mar14
https://bit.ly/3MIKhSJ
#UkraineInHongKong #StandwithUkraine #Dacha #Conscience #Solidarity
Oksana and Olena came to Hong Kong from Ukraine 17 years ago. 7 years ago, they opened Dacha, a restaurant in Central District, specialising in Eastern Euroean cuisine. After Russia launched its invasion in Ukraine, the sisters joined the #CookforUkraine campaign, raising funds with their signature Medovik cake.
Oksana and Olena grew up near the Eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, near the Russian border. The sisters were never confused of their national identity: "We are very clear, we are Ukrainians."
They also believed that most Russians were against the war and were victims of Putin's regime, being isolated by the international community.
"We have to do something together to stop this," Olena said. "This is affecting everyone, not only us, them [Russians] as well."
When they talked about their family and home in Ukraine, 7,600km away form Hong Kong, Oksana and Olena were visibly worried.
As they spoke, their cousin was hiding in a basement with her daughter in Kviv, while her husband was fighting in the frontline. The location of their family was far from the humanitarian corridor. If they tried to escape, it would be gambling with their lives.
Their 92-year-old grandfather, who lived through the Second World War, was now facing a war again.
The sisters were moved when they saw Russians in Hong Kong protesting in front of the Russian consulate. "We’re still human, and I’m so happy to see that humanity wins, even under this circumstance."
The added, "We don’t have to be all the same nationality to sit down together."
Oksana and Olena also expressed hope, despite the difficult circumstances, when they received the support of Hongkongers.
"When there is so much hatred, violence and ignorance in the world, these acts of kindness, courage and love still reminds us that the world is a good place."
Source: InMedia #Mar14
https://bit.ly/3MIKhSJ
#UkraineInHongKong #StandwithUkraine #Dacha #Conscience #Solidarity
#Solidarity #Conscience
Hongkongers flock to support pro-democracy bubble tea shop despite #NationalSecurityPolice Presence
Source: Inmediahk, #Apr14
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Hongkongers flock to support pro-democracy bubble tea shop despite #NationalSecurityPolice Presence
Source: Inmediahk, #Apr14
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#Solidarity #Conscience
Hongkongers flock to support pro-democracy bubble tea shop despite #NationalSecurityPolice Presence
In Hong Kong, two staff members of #RoyalTea, a bubble tea shop in Mong Kok that is known for its pro-democracy stance, were taken away by the police on April 11, 2022 to "assist with an investigation".
When the shop reopened on April 14, 2022, about 10 customers patronized it in the first 15 minutes.
A regular customer who came to show support said that the bubble tea shop could be forced to close down for making known its pro-democracy stance.
"I would do whatever I can to show my support when the shop still opens."
A British student in Hong Kong, Sam visited RoyalTea for the first time. Sam said, althought he doesn't know the local political situation well, he has witnessed "a lot of political changes going on in Hong Kong" in the past year. Sam said that the community has been "oppressed".
Sam is hoping to show his support for those still clinging tight to their beliefs in Hong Kong.
Jessica, one of the two staff members being taken away by the police for "investigation" said she felt "terrified and lost" during police investigation.
However, she asked the supporters of the shop not to worry. She also wishes Hongkongers to stay blissful and hopeful for freedom.
Source: Inmediahk, #Apr14
https://bit.ly/3KKGK4H
#Oppression #ScareTactics #Regime #PoliceState
Hongkongers flock to support pro-democracy bubble tea shop despite #NationalSecurityPolice Presence
In Hong Kong, two staff members of #RoyalTea, a bubble tea shop in Mong Kok that is known for its pro-democracy stance, were taken away by the police on April 11, 2022 to "assist with an investigation".
When the shop reopened on April 14, 2022, about 10 customers patronized it in the first 15 minutes.
A regular customer who came to show support said that the bubble tea shop could be forced to close down for making known its pro-democracy stance.
"I would do whatever I can to show my support when the shop still opens."
A British student in Hong Kong, Sam visited RoyalTea for the first time. Sam said, althought he doesn't know the local political situation well, he has witnessed "a lot of political changes going on in Hong Kong" in the past year. Sam said that the community has been "oppressed".
Sam is hoping to show his support for those still clinging tight to their beliefs in Hong Kong.
Jessica, one of the two staff members being taken away by the police for "investigation" said she felt "terrified and lost" during police investigation.
However, she asked the supporters of the shop not to worry. She also wishes Hongkongers to stay blissful and hopeful for freedom.
Source: Inmediahk, #Apr14
https://bit.ly/3KKGK4H
#Oppression #ScareTactics #Regime #PoliceState
#Solidarity #StandwithUkraine
"We Stand with You": Train in Ukrainian Colors Running in Western Japan
A railway operator in the western Japanese city of Takamatsu repainted one of their trains in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, in solidarity with the war-torn country. The train began service in its new colors on April 19, 2022.
Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad Co., the company operating the train, said on Twitter that they wanted to recognize the staff of Ukrainian railways who continued operating trains to transport civilians to safety, some of them tragically losing their lives amid the ongoing conflict.
The two-car train wrapped in yellow and blue also bore messages saying "We stand with you," "To the Ukrainian railway operators working to protect people's lives-" and "We wish for world peace" on both sides.
Source: Channel C HK, #Apr20
https://bit.ly/3xFtbQh
#Train
"We Stand with You": Train in Ukrainian Colors Running in Western Japan
A railway operator in the western Japanese city of Takamatsu repainted one of their trains in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, in solidarity with the war-torn country. The train began service in its new colors on April 19, 2022.
Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad Co., the company operating the train, said on Twitter that they wanted to recognize the staff of Ukrainian railways who continued operating trains to transport civilians to safety, some of them tragically losing their lives amid the ongoing conflict.
The two-car train wrapped in yellow and blue also bore messages saying "We stand with you," "To the Ukrainian railway operators working to protect people's lives-" and "We wish for world peace" on both sides.
Source: Channel C HK, #Apr20
https://bit.ly/3xFtbQh
#Train
#PressFreedom #Solidarity
Hongkongers Rebuild Article Archives of Apple Daily and Stand News
Source: Luminant HK, Collection.News
#Memory #PreservingHistory
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Hongkongers Rebuild Article Archives of Apple Daily and Stand News
Source: Luminant HK, Collection.News
#Memory #PreservingHistory
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#PressFreedom #Solidarity
Hongkongers Rebuild Article Archives of Apple Daily and Stand News
Since the shutdown of #AppleDaily and #StandNews last year, a group of Hong Kong netizens had been hard at work building a platform to preserve their articles, so that they may once again see the light of day.
The article archives are now viewable online: https://collection.news/
The two Hong Kong news media companies, particularly Apple Daily with its 26-year history, had produced well over 2 million articles. Over a 10-month period, the Collection.News team rebuilt the archives of 2,375,868 text articles and 3,046,000 photos, and hosted them online using their own funds.
The archive's development team describes themselves as a group of Hongkongers who wish to preserve the city's history. They declare no affiliations with any news media groups. As the threat of National Security Law continues to loom over the city, the team found it necessary to operate anonymously, and does not accept donations. They had made their software open source, so that in case their website was shut down due to unforeseen circumstances, there would still be hope that the archives could be rebuilt once again.
The website's Chinese name 果靈 ("Spirit of Fruits") draws inspiration from the writings of 20th century philosopher Tang Chun-i. The team wishes to remind #Hongkongers that "we are not flowers and fruits that had lost our roots. Our spirit can take root everywhere, and ought to sprout in every heart."
"Though Apple Daily had died, we wish for everyone to own a little Apple seedling," they wrote on their website.
Source: Luminant HK, Collection.News
https://www.facebook.com/luminanthk/posts/522014396224956
#Memory #PreservingHistory
Hongkongers Rebuild Article Archives of Apple Daily and Stand News
Since the shutdown of #AppleDaily and #StandNews last year, a group of Hong Kong netizens had been hard at work building a platform to preserve their articles, so that they may once again see the light of day.
The article archives are now viewable online: https://collection.news/
The two Hong Kong news media companies, particularly Apple Daily with its 26-year history, had produced well over 2 million articles. Over a 10-month period, the Collection.News team rebuilt the archives of 2,375,868 text articles and 3,046,000 photos, and hosted them online using their own funds.
The archive's development team describes themselves as a group of Hongkongers who wish to preserve the city's history. They declare no affiliations with any news media groups. As the threat of National Security Law continues to loom over the city, the team found it necessary to operate anonymously, and does not accept donations. They had made their software open source, so that in case their website was shut down due to unforeseen circumstances, there would still be hope that the archives could be rebuilt once again.
The website's Chinese name 果靈 ("Spirit of Fruits") draws inspiration from the writings of 20th century philosopher Tang Chun-i. The team wishes to remind #Hongkongers that "we are not flowers and fruits that had lost our roots. Our spirit can take root everywhere, and ought to sprout in every heart."
"Though Apple Daily had died, we wish for everyone to own a little Apple seedling," they wrote on their website.
Source: Luminant HK, Collection.News
https://www.facebook.com/luminanthk/posts/522014396224956
#Memory #PreservingHistory
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#Solidarity
Denise Ho offers encouragements during online concert, sheds tears for those who lost their freedom
#PoliticalOppression #June4 #612HumanitarianFund #HOCC
Source: Inmediahk; #May22
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Denise Ho offers encouragements during online concert, sheds tears for those who lost their freedom
#PoliticalOppression #June4 #612HumanitarianFund #HOCC
Source: Inmediahk; #May22
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