#MoonFestival #FullMoon
Pro-democracy Hongkongers Turn Handmade Giant Lantern into Lennon Wall
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunion, but 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers detained in China were barred by the Chinese authorities from meeting their family.
Tsuen Wan district councillor Adrian Lau and volunteers have made a 1.5 m tall giant rabbit lantern and have it displayed at Exit A of Tsuen Wan subway station to the direction of D•Park between 5 and 8 pm on 30 September, 2020.
The lantern became a make-shift Lennon Wall for citizens to put up memos. Many showed support for fellow citizens who share the same value and the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers currently detained in China.
Lau hopes the lantern "not only brings joy to people during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but also let civilians feel that freedom still exits in Hong Kong.”
Lau said Hongkongers had been keeping social distanc since early this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Personal relationship has been alienated and people cannot even gather during festivals. He hoped that people could relax for a while and write a supportive memo for people sharing the same value through this activity, while respecting safety. Lau said he would read pass the message on the memos to relevant people or organizations later on.
A neighbourhood volunteer, Gigi, said the lantern they made was 8 times larger than a traditional rabbit lantern. They found suitable materials such as wire and plastic tube in hardware shop in the community. Since the previous Saturday, they had been building the giant rabbit lantern by hand step by step.
Lau emphasised that they would abide by the anti-pandemic ordinance 599G by respecting the group gathering ban and limiting any gathering to not more than 4 people. He ensured that the event was legal.
Lau added the police haven’t intervened even when many people queued for free newspapers and he believed that the police would have no reason to suppress the activity.
Source: Apple Daily #Sept30
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20200930/VVH4VJYDS5ECBPQT254LN67FV4/
#MidAutumnFestival #LanternFestival #Lantern #LennonWall #Save12HKYouths #FamilyReunion
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Read more:
On Sept 30, China's Court Approves the 'Arrests' of Pro-democracy Hongkongers Already Detained in China and Might Sentence At Least Two People to Up to 7 years' Imprisonment
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25643
Pro-democracy Hongkongers Turn Handmade Giant Lantern into Lennon Wall
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunion, but 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers detained in China were barred by the Chinese authorities from meeting their family.
Tsuen Wan district councillor Adrian Lau and volunteers have made a 1.5 m tall giant rabbit lantern and have it displayed at Exit A of Tsuen Wan subway station to the direction of D•Park between 5 and 8 pm on 30 September, 2020.
The lantern became a make-shift Lennon Wall for citizens to put up memos. Many showed support for fellow citizens who share the same value and the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers currently detained in China.
Lau hopes the lantern "not only brings joy to people during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but also let civilians feel that freedom still exits in Hong Kong.”
Lau said Hongkongers had been keeping social distanc since early this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Personal relationship has been alienated and people cannot even gather during festivals. He hoped that people could relax for a while and write a supportive memo for people sharing the same value through this activity, while respecting safety. Lau said he would read pass the message on the memos to relevant people or organizations later on.
A neighbourhood volunteer, Gigi, said the lantern they made was 8 times larger than a traditional rabbit lantern. They found suitable materials such as wire and plastic tube in hardware shop in the community. Since the previous Saturday, they had been building the giant rabbit lantern by hand step by step.
Lau emphasised that they would abide by the anti-pandemic ordinance 599G by respecting the group gathering ban and limiting any gathering to not more than 4 people. He ensured that the event was legal.
Lau added the police haven’t intervened even when many people queued for free newspapers and he believed that the police would have no reason to suppress the activity.
Source: Apple Daily #Sept30
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20200930/VVH4VJYDS5ECBPQT254LN67FV4/
#MidAutumnFestival #LanternFestival #Lantern #LennonWall #Save12HKYouths #FamilyReunion
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Read more:
On Sept 30, China's Court Approves the 'Arrests' of Pro-democracy Hongkongers Already Detained in China and Might Sentence At Least Two People to Up to 7 years' Imprisonment
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25643
#Art
#Badiucao Wins the 2020 Havel Prize for his Political Satire Cartoons
The organisers, the Human Rights Foundation, praised Badiucao, a Chinese-Australian satirical cartoonist, for creating the Lennon Flag, which became a protest symbol to mobilise the 2019 protest movement and the global community to stand in solidarity.
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Sept25
Read full article
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/09/26/in-pictures-chinese-australian-artist-badiucao-wins-2020-havel-prize-for-political-satire-cartoons/
#LennonWall #HongKongProtests
#Badiucao Wins the 2020 Havel Prize for his Political Satire Cartoons
The organisers, the Human Rights Foundation, praised Badiucao, a Chinese-Australian satirical cartoonist, for creating the Lennon Flag, which became a protest symbol to mobilise the 2019 protest movement and the global community to stand in solidarity.
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #Sept25
Read full article
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/09/26/in-pictures-chinese-australian-artist-badiucao-wins-2020-havel-prize-for-political-satire-cartoons/
#LennonWall #HongKongProtests
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Another #Video Showing the Destruction of #HKU Lennon Wall by Pro-China Supporters
The Lennon Wall at the University of Hong Kong was destroyed by 30 people on 26 September, 2020.
In the clip, we can see HKU security guards asking those people to leave and said, “Can you please go now? Thanks! Thanks! Please!”.
The attackers replied with “We are Hongkongers, y’all are rubbish and cockroaches!”, “We love our country. Hong Kong people cleaning Hong Kong, clearing out the rubbish!”. The guards then replied, “Thanks it’s ok!” while giving them a thumbs up.
The university management still hasn’t responded to the issue.
Source: Man Man Lee; HKU Campus TV #Sep30
#LennonWall
The Lennon Wall at the University of Hong Kong was destroyed by 30 people on 26 September, 2020.
In the clip, we can see HKU security guards asking those people to leave and said, “Can you please go now? Thanks! Thanks! Please!”.
The attackers replied with “We are Hongkongers, y’all are rubbish and cockroaches!”, “We love our country. Hong Kong people cleaning Hong Kong, clearing out the rubbish!”. The guards then replied, “Thanks it’s ok!” while giving them a thumbs up.
The university management still hasn’t responded to the issue.
Source: Man Man Lee; HKU Campus TV #Sep30
#LennonWall
HKU #LennonWall torn down after student union’s contract renewal application rejected, Government intervention suspected
The Student Union of #HKU stated that the university’s accommodation committee has rejected its application to renew contract to manage the Lennon Wall, where students had posted pro-democracy comments. The wall, which signified liberty and freedom of speech, was torn down on October 10 and the site was quickly barricaded.
Earlier on 6 October, the city's Chief Executive Carrie Lam alleged that Law Enforcement agent should intervene if necessary and assist the school handling issues related to National Security Law. Though disappointed, the Union expressed that they were prepared for this outcome amidst the sweeping #WhiteTerror and #PoliticalOppression.
Source: HK Citizens News #Oct10 https://www.hkcnews.com/article/34647/%E6%B8%AF%E5%A4%A7%E9%80%A3%E5%84%82%E7%89%86-%E6%B8%AF%E7%89%88%E5%9C%8B%E5%AE%89%E6%B3%95-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%B8-34651/%E6%B8%AF%E5
The Student Union of #HKU stated that the university’s accommodation committee has rejected its application to renew contract to manage the Lennon Wall, where students had posted pro-democracy comments. The wall, which signified liberty and freedom of speech, was torn down on October 10 and the site was quickly barricaded.
Earlier on 6 October, the city's Chief Executive Carrie Lam alleged that Law Enforcement agent should intervene if necessary and assist the school handling issues related to National Security Law. Though disappointed, the Union expressed that they were prepared for this outcome amidst the sweeping #WhiteTerror and #PoliticalOppression.
Source: HK Citizens News #Oct10 https://www.hkcnews.com/article/34647/%E6%B8%AF%E5%A4%A7%E9%80%A3%E5%84%82%E7%89%86-%E6%B8%AF%E7%89%88%E5%9C%8B%E5%AE%89%E6%B3%95-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%B8-34651/%E6%B8%AF%E5
#Save12HKYouths #LennonWall
Oct 12, 2020, Hong Kong: "May Heaven Destroy the CCP, Return the 12"
In Kwun Tong, the words "May Heaven Destroy the CCP, Return the 12" were posted on a number of community's notice board.
The "12" refers to the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers who have been detained in China for over 50 days without trial and deprived of their rights to meet the lawyers appointed by their families.
Source: Studio Incendo #Oct12
https://www.facebook.com/studioincendo/photos/a.1557839794464104/2730154697232602/?type=3
Oct 12, 2020, Hong Kong: "May Heaven Destroy the CCP, Return the 12"
In Kwun Tong, the words "May Heaven Destroy the CCP, Return the 12" were posted on a number of community's notice board.
The "12" refers to the 12 pro-democracy Hongkongers who have been detained in China for over 50 days without trial and deprived of their rights to meet the lawyers appointed by their families.
Source: Studio Incendo #Oct12
https://www.facebook.com/studioincendo/photos/a.1557839794464104/2730154697232602/?type=3
#CUHKSiege #NeverForget
Democracy Wall Becomes Lennon Wall During the Commemoration of Battle of CUHK
A year after the police's attempt to siege the university campus, the students' union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) held a retrospective exhibition on the campus.
The venue was crowded as many visitors came. As people stuck memos on the "democracy wall" of the students' union, it became a Lennon wall.
Source: Stand News #Nov12
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3637975319621395/
#CUHKBattle #LennonWall #HongKongProtest #Save12HK #Exhibition
Democracy Wall Becomes Lennon Wall During the Commemoration of Battle of CUHK
A year after the police's attempt to siege the university campus, the students' union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) held a retrospective exhibition on the campus.
The venue was crowded as many visitors came. As people stuck memos on the "democracy wall" of the students' union, it became a Lennon wall.
Source: Stand News #Nov12
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3637975319621395/
#CUHKBattle #LennonWall #HongKongProtest #Save12HK #Exhibition
#Censorship #Freespeech
#University in HK to Tighten Control of the Opinion Expression: Posts on #DemocracyWall Requires Real Name and Restricts Content
In the universities in Hong Kong, the "Democracy Wall", a free posting notice board on campus, has been a symbol of free speech.
After the forceful enactment of National Security Law (#NSL) in Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) has pressured the Students Union for several times about the setting up of the pro-democracy #LennonWall.
Recently, the Student Union committee members received an email from the Staff-Student Central Management Committee about an online meeting to be held on Dec 8, 2020, which will discuss "new rules" for the Democracy Wall. The new rules proposed by the university include real-name posting and content which cannot "go against the facts".
The students union acting president Au Cheuk-hei said that the university intended to tighten the freedom of speech inside the campus.
Source: Apple Daily #Dec4
#University in HK to Tighten Control of the Opinion Expression: Posts on #DemocracyWall Requires Real Name and Restricts Content
In the universities in Hong Kong, the "Democracy Wall", a free posting notice board on campus, has been a symbol of free speech.
After the forceful enactment of National Security Law (#NSL) in Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) has pressured the Students Union for several times about the setting up of the pro-democracy #LennonWall.
Recently, the Student Union committee members received an email from the Staff-Student Central Management Committee about an online meeting to be held on Dec 8, 2020, which will discuss "new rules" for the Democracy Wall. The new rules proposed by the university include real-name posting and content which cannot "go against the facts".
The students union acting president Au Cheuk-hei said that the university intended to tighten the freedom of speech inside the campus.
Source: Apple Daily #Dec4
#ProtestArt
Will this be Kwai Chung Plaza Lennon Wall's Last Exhibition?
In December 2020, a pro-democracy store in Hong Kong named "Yummy Corner" received a notice from the management office and the Owners' Corporation of the shopping mall Kwai Chung Plaza.
The notice states that the rental lease of the store's advertising location, which is currently where the Lennon Wall is located, will not be renewed. The lease will end on January 1, 2021.
Many citizens are heart broken, since the store's "Lennon Wall" has always been the safe haven for residents in Kwai Fong to express their opinion.
There was a new mural at the location since Dec 17, 2020, created by local artists depicting many iconic characters and individuals from the movement, attracting many citizens to visit and take photos.
Source: Studio Incendo #Dec18 https://www.facebook.com/1474101479504603/posts/2788801634701241/?d=n
#LennonWall #KwaiChungPlaza
Will this be Kwai Chung Plaza Lennon Wall's Last Exhibition?
In December 2020, a pro-democracy store in Hong Kong named "Yummy Corner" received a notice from the management office and the Owners' Corporation of the shopping mall Kwai Chung Plaza.
The notice states that the rental lease of the store's advertising location, which is currently where the Lennon Wall is located, will not be renewed. The lease will end on January 1, 2021.
Many citizens are heart broken, since the store's "Lennon Wall" has always been the safe haven for residents in Kwai Fong to express their opinion.
There was a new mural at the location since Dec 17, 2020, created by local artists depicting many iconic characters and individuals from the movement, attracting many citizens to visit and take photos.
Source: Studio Incendo #Dec18 https://www.facebook.com/1474101479504603/posts/2788801634701241/?d=n
#LennonWall #KwaiChungPlaza
#Court #Complaint
#Judiciary Annual Report 2020 reveals 91% of complaint cases concerning 1 pro-establishment judge's biased verdict
On January 11, 2021, the Hong Kong Judiciary released its Annual Report 2020, in which it acknowledged a significant increase in the number of complaints against judges and members of the judiciary during the year of report.
As at 30 September 2020, there were 4,700 complaints, the highest number since 2002. The upsurge stemmed mainly from one case (4,286 complaints) which accounted for 91% of all complaints.
The annual report stated that the complaint case involved a District Court judge and his verdict on one pro-ELAB protest incident was considered biased. It also stated that the Chief Justice has reviewed this case and conceded that the District Judge's comment could have compromised the public's confidence in the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. The concerning judge was then being excluded from handling cases involving a similar political context.
It was suspected that the mentioned case concerned #KwokWaiKin’s verdict on Taipo #LennonWall attack last April. In Kowk’s verdict, he described the defendant was himself a "victim" of the anti-government unrest and he praised him for turning himself in as “showing noble qualities”.
#HKProtest
Source: Stand News, #Jan11
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Read more about the District Judge’s verdict concerning Taipo Lennon Wall Attack
District Judge Praises Defendent who Attacked Pro-Democracy Protesters for "'Displaying Noble Qualities”
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19826
#Judiciary Annual Report 2020 reveals 91% of complaint cases concerning 1 pro-establishment judge's biased verdict
On January 11, 2021, the Hong Kong Judiciary released its Annual Report 2020, in which it acknowledged a significant increase in the number of complaints against judges and members of the judiciary during the year of report.
As at 30 September 2020, there were 4,700 complaints, the highest number since 2002. The upsurge stemmed mainly from one case (4,286 complaints) which accounted for 91% of all complaints.
The annual report stated that the complaint case involved a District Court judge and his verdict on one pro-ELAB protest incident was considered biased. It also stated that the Chief Justice has reviewed this case and conceded that the District Judge's comment could have compromised the public's confidence in the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. The concerning judge was then being excluded from handling cases involving a similar political context.
It was suspected that the mentioned case concerned #KwokWaiKin’s verdict on Taipo #LennonWall attack last April. In Kowk’s verdict, he described the defendant was himself a "victim" of the anti-government unrest and he praised him for turning himself in as “showing noble qualities”.
#HKProtest
Source: Stand News, #Jan11
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Read more about the District Judge’s verdict concerning Taipo Lennon Wall Attack
District Judge Praises Defendent who Attacked Pro-Democracy Protesters for "'Displaying Noble Qualities”
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19826
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Ice cream shop owner stands up for Hong Kong protesters
A local ice cream shop owner is offering up her business as a space for people to support Hong Kong protesters demanding democratic reforms in their country. A "Lennon wall" was mounted at her store, where people can leave notes of encouragement for the protesters in her hometown.
Lennon walls which first appeared in Prague in 1980 as a tribute to John Lennon, have sprung up in Hong Kong and around the world in 2020, giving people spaces to share notes of encouragement and other messages with protesters
"There are many people out there that want to support Hong Kong as well. [This] was a chance for them to come together and do something tangible," the owner said.
Source: CBC #Aug06
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-ice-cream-shop-owners-stands-up-for-hong-kong-1.5236149
#YellowShopCircle #Canada #HongKonger #LennonWall #IceCream
A local ice cream shop owner is offering up her business as a space for people to support Hong Kong protesters demanding democratic reforms in their country. A "Lennon wall" was mounted at her store, where people can leave notes of encouragement for the protesters in her hometown.
Lennon walls which first appeared in Prague in 1980 as a tribute to John Lennon, have sprung up in Hong Kong and around the world in 2020, giving people spaces to share notes of encouragement and other messages with protesters
"There are many people out there that want to support Hong Kong as well. [This] was a chance for them to come together and do something tangible," the owner said.
Source: CBC #Aug06
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-ice-cream-shop-owners-stands-up-for-hong-kong-1.5236149
#YellowShopCircle #Canada #HongKonger #LennonWall #IceCream
#FirstHand #Jun12
Overseas Hongkongers Commemorate #AntiELAB Protest Anniversary in #Nottingham, #UK
On June 12, 2021, Hongkongers around the world joined rally to commemorate the second anniversary of the 2019 pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
The day two years ago witnessed the police's excessive use of force by means of tear gas grenades and rubber bullets on unarmed civilians rallying outside the Legislative Council Building in protest of extradition to China.
Two years later, rights and freedom are further encroached in Hong Kong as the authorities tightened their control over Hongkongers.
Watch Video:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30108
In Nottingham, overseas Hongkongers rooted for their brethens in Hong Kong and raised awareness in the UK, by waving the "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" flag, displaying a mobile #LennonWall in form of a banner and chanting pro-democracy slogans.
#GlobalSupport #OverseasHongkongers #HongKongProtests #FightForFreedom
Overseas Hongkongers Commemorate #AntiELAB Protest Anniversary in #Nottingham, #UK
On June 12, 2021, Hongkongers around the world joined rally to commemorate the second anniversary of the 2019 pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
The day two years ago witnessed the police's excessive use of force by means of tear gas grenades and rubber bullets on unarmed civilians rallying outside the Legislative Council Building in protest of extradition to China.
Two years later, rights and freedom are further encroached in Hong Kong as the authorities tightened their control over Hongkongers.
Watch Video:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30108
In Nottingham, overseas Hongkongers rooted for their brethens in Hong Kong and raised awareness in the UK, by waving the "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" flag, displaying a mobile #LennonWall in form of a banner and chanting pro-democracy slogans.
#GlobalSupport #OverseasHongkongers #HongKongProtests #FightForFreedom
Publishers "Should Know Where the Red Line Is", Hong Kong Official Says Ahead of First Book Fair under #NationalSecurityLaw
Hong Kong's annual book fair opened on July 14, 2021. Since last year's fair was cancelled under the menace of the pandemic, this year's fair is the first one to take place after Beijing's imposition of the #NationalSecurityLaw.
The common concern is whether the Trade Development Council (#TDC) as the organizer would censor any books, and whether the participating publishing houses would undergo self-censorship.
The vice director of TDC Chow Kai-leung claim that they would not examine the books, but the publishers "should know where the [red] line is".
When asked whether the poetry of Liu Xiabo is allowed, Chow said it would be decided by the national security police.
In the 2019 fair, some publishers set up a pro-democracy #LennonWall in the fair; this year, however, there is nothing as such.
Source: StandNews #Jul13
https://bit.ly/3iu9q56
#WhiteTerror #Censorship #ThoughtPolice
Hong Kong's annual book fair opened on July 14, 2021. Since last year's fair was cancelled under the menace of the pandemic, this year's fair is the first one to take place after Beijing's imposition of the #NationalSecurityLaw.
The common concern is whether the Trade Development Council (#TDC) as the organizer would censor any books, and whether the participating publishing houses would undergo self-censorship.
The vice director of TDC Chow Kai-leung claim that they would not examine the books, but the publishers "should know where the [red] line is".
When asked whether the poetry of Liu Xiabo is allowed, Chow said it would be decided by the national security police.
In the 2019 fair, some publishers set up a pro-democracy #LennonWall in the fair; this year, however, there is nothing as such.
Source: StandNews #Jul13
https://bit.ly/3iu9q56
#WhiteTerror #Censorship #ThoughtPolice
#NationalSecurityLaw Empties "Democracy Walls" in All Hong Kong Universities
At the start of the term in 2020,
some universities in Hong Kong had installed security gates at the entrance and removed most of the pro-democracy posters on campus.
In 2021, university students' unions were de-recognised by the university management, despite being elected by students.
Pro-democracy students continued to be arrested and charged by the authority.
Meanwhile, the government imposed National Security Education on school curriculum.
In September 2021, the Stand News captured in a series of photos how the "Democracy Wall," a public bulletin on university campus where students express their opinions, looked like in 8 universities in Hong Kong.
Following the implementation of the National Security Law in 2020, only torn paper scraps and vaguely visible pro-democracy slogans can be found on these "Democracy Walls."
Looking from a distance, these boards are almost completely empty.
In Hong Kong in 2021, student unions, Democracy Walls, and freedom of speech have seemingly all fallen like dominoes in universities, surrounded by red lines.
Source: Stand News #Sep28
https://bit.ly/3FxTsl2
#FreedomofSpeech #University #Academy #StudentUnion #NSL #LennonWall #DemocracyWall
At the start of the term in 2020,
some universities in Hong Kong had installed security gates at the entrance and removed most of the pro-democracy posters on campus.
In 2021, university students' unions were de-recognised by the university management, despite being elected by students.
Pro-democracy students continued to be arrested and charged by the authority.
Meanwhile, the government imposed National Security Education on school curriculum.
In September 2021, the Stand News captured in a series of photos how the "Democracy Wall," a public bulletin on university campus where students express their opinions, looked like in 8 universities in Hong Kong.
Following the implementation of the National Security Law in 2020, only torn paper scraps and vaguely visible pro-democracy slogans can be found on these "Democracy Walls."
Looking from a distance, these boards are almost completely empty.
In Hong Kong in 2021, student unions, Democracy Walls, and freedom of speech have seemingly all fallen like dominoes in universities, surrounded by red lines.
Source: Stand News #Sep28
https://bit.ly/3FxTsl2
#FreedomofSpeech #University #Academy #StudentUnion #NSL #LennonWall #DemocracyWall