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Blossom Everywhere: Organiser of June 4 Vigil Calls on Citizens to Carry-on “Candle-lit” Tradition

Locking down a venue cannot lock down the hearts of Hong Kong citizens. Under the pretext of “Social distance and gathering ban”, HK Government banned, for the first-time in 31 years, the Victoria Park 64 vigil held annually in remembrance of the victims of Tiananmen Square Massacre in 1989.

The Hong Kong Alliance, in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China called on the public to uphold the “candle-lit” tradition, letting the flame of remembrance blossom everywhere in Hong Kong so that the next generation will carry on seeking vindication of the movement.

The Hong Kong Catholic Community Federation of Support for the Patriotic and Democratic Movement of China (HKPF) also decided for the first time to hold a Mass in 7 churches in Hong Kong to pay tribute to the victims of June 4 Massacre and to pray for the people fighting for democracy.

Asked whether members would be afraid to attend the Mass, concerning introduction of the National Security Law, Chan Lok-shun recognised that some might be worried about political repression, but he also believes that many would hold on to the values they believe. Chan emphasised that the Church always pray for political stability, world peace and human rights, and he hoped to carry out “as much as they can.”

Further Reading:
Hong Kong Police Object Annual June 4th Vigil for Tiananmen Massacre,
Organizer calls for a new way to commemorate: Let candles be lit everywhere in Hong Kong
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/21900

Source: Apple Daily

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