#Culture #Solidarity #Cantopop
Concert Tickets sold out in 2 minutes, Hong Kong pro-democracy singer #DeniseHO: every chance can be the last chance
Denise HO Wan Si, a Hong Kong popular pro-democracy singer, will have her 7-show concert in September at the Hong Kong Art Centre.
A total of 2,000 tickets were sold out within 2 minutes on 23 August, 2021. HO thanked all her fans in Facebook, "I will honor my soul to give a hug to each and every of you".
On the next day of HO's announcing her concert earlier, HO's closed fellow from the Hong Kong Shield Anthony WONG Yiu Ming, another popular pro-democracy singer, had been arrested for offence of "misconduct in election". Some fans of HO had commented on her social media pages asking her to "leave". HO thus shared her thought, "no one will know what's happening in the next second; in this messy age, we should be firm with ourself and our belief, don't be influenced by tons of things pass-by."
#hongkong #howansi #AnthonyWong #Conscience #hongkongshield #concert #belief
Source: Stand News #Aug13
https://bit.ly/37OadsJ
Concert Tickets sold out in 2 minutes, Hong Kong pro-democracy singer #DeniseHO: every chance can be the last chance
Denise HO Wan Si, a Hong Kong popular pro-democracy singer, will have her 7-show concert in September at the Hong Kong Art Centre.
A total of 2,000 tickets were sold out within 2 minutes on 23 August, 2021. HO thanked all her fans in Facebook, "I will honor my soul to give a hug to each and every of you".
On the next day of HO's announcing her concert earlier, HO's closed fellow from the Hong Kong Shield Anthony WONG Yiu Ming, another popular pro-democracy singer, had been arrested for offence of "misconduct in election". Some fans of HO had commented on her social media pages asking her to "leave". HO thus shared her thought, "no one will know what's happening in the next second; in this messy age, we should be firm with ourself and our belief, don't be influenced by tons of things pass-by."
#hongkong #howansi #AnthonyWong #Conscience #hongkongshield #concert #belief
Source: Stand News #Aug13
https://bit.ly/37OadsJ
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#PoliticalSuppression #WhiteTerror
Protesters' Fund In Support of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Movement Will Cease Operation
The 612 Humanities Relief Fund was established on June 15, 2019 during the Anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong, with the aim to provide relief, from medicak help, legal service to psychological support, to the civilians involved in the city's territory-wide pro-democracy movement.
'612' was named after the day June 12, 2019 where the first police-civilian clash took place. The day had propelled even more civilians to join the pro-democracy cause.
The trustees of the foundation includes legal expert #MargaretNg, cultural studies scholar #HeungPoKeung, Cantopop singer #DeniseHo, and cardinal of the Catholic Church #JosephZen Ze-kiun.
The dissolution of the foundation is caused by the disbandment of a pro-democracy group under which the foundation was registered.
Source: InMedia #Aug18
#June12 #612HumanitiesFund
Protesters' Fund In Support of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Movement Will Cease Operation
The 612 Humanities Relief Fund was established on June 15, 2019 during the Anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong, with the aim to provide relief, from medicak help, legal service to psychological support, to the civilians involved in the city's territory-wide pro-democracy movement.
'612' was named after the day June 12, 2019 where the first police-civilian clash took place. The day had propelled even more civilians to join the pro-democracy cause.
The trustees of the foundation includes legal expert #MargaretNg, cultural studies scholar #HeungPoKeung, Cantopop singer #DeniseHo, and cardinal of the Catholic Church #JosephZen Ze-kiun.
The dissolution of the foundation is caused by the disbandment of a pro-democracy group under which the foundation was registered.
Source: InMedia #Aug18
#June12 #612HumanitiesFund
#PoliticalSuppression
#HongKongArtsCentre Cancels Concert of Pro-democracy Singer #DeniseHo
The Hong Kong Arts Centre announced on August 31, 2021 that it has cancelled the venue booking for the concert of singer Denise Ho, an artist known for her pro-democracy stance. The Centre accused Ho and her team for "breaching a clause of the terms and conditions of hire" by allegedly creating "circumstances where public order or public safety would be endangered during the course of the performance".
Ho released a statement the next day, telling Hongkongers that she will not give up holding the concert. She announced that she will perform her concert via online streaming at the originally-scheduled time of the concert, September 12, 2021 at HKT20:00.
"There might be limitations with the venue, but the Stage is limitless," she wrote.
Source: Goomusic #Sept1
#HOCC #Music #Cantopop
#HongKongArtsCentre Cancels Concert of Pro-democracy Singer #DeniseHo
The Hong Kong Arts Centre announced on August 31, 2021 that it has cancelled the venue booking for the concert of singer Denise Ho, an artist known for her pro-democracy stance. The Centre accused Ho and her team for "breaching a clause of the terms and conditions of hire" by allegedly creating "circumstances where public order or public safety would be endangered during the course of the performance".
Ho released a statement the next day, telling Hongkongers that she will not give up holding the concert. She announced that she will perform her concert via online streaming at the originally-scheduled time of the concert, September 12, 2021 at HKT20:00.
"There might be limitations with the venue, but the Stage is limitless," she wrote.
Source: Goomusic #Sept1
#HOCC #Music #Cantopop
#PoliticalSuppression
Pro-Democracy Hong Kong Singer #DeniseHo Live-Streams Concert, Vows to Carry On Singing
Pro-democracy Cantopop singer #DeniseHo was scheduled to play in her concert "Becoming the Song" on 8-12 September. However, just 8 days before her concert, the Hong Kong Arts Center abruptly cancelled Ho's venue booking.
Braving many difficulties, Ho went ahead to perform online on September 12, at the original scheduled time.
Ho said that it was like performing in sauna parlour, as the venue she eventually found was without air conditioning; she and her band were soaked in sweat. However, she felt that it was much more memorable experience for everyone than having a concert on a "proper" stage.
Denise Ho was thankful for her supporters. She said, "the best way to thank my supporters is to carry on singing."
Source: Stand News; #Sept13
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/4532798896805695/
#FightforFreedom #Cantopop #Music #SingWithYou #jjgmj
Pro-Democracy Hong Kong Singer #DeniseHo Live-Streams Concert, Vows to Carry On Singing
Pro-democracy Cantopop singer #DeniseHo was scheduled to play in her concert "Becoming the Song" on 8-12 September. However, just 8 days before her concert, the Hong Kong Arts Center abruptly cancelled Ho's venue booking.
Braving many difficulties, Ho went ahead to perform online on September 12, at the original scheduled time.
Ho said that it was like performing in sauna parlour, as the venue she eventually found was without air conditioning; she and her band were soaked in sweat. However, she felt that it was much more memorable experience for everyone than having a concert on a "proper" stage.
Denise Ho was thankful for her supporters. She said, "the best way to thank my supporters is to carry on singing."
Source: Stand News; #Sept13
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/4532798896805695/
#FightforFreedom #Cantopop #Music #SingWithYou #jjgmj
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Hong Kong Authorities' #Crackdown on #StandNews
On December 29, 2021, over 200 national security police raided the office of Stand News, an independent online news outlet in Hong Kong.
Deputy assignment editor #RonsonChan – who also chairs the Hong Kong Journalists Association (#HKJA) – was reportedly held for investigation. Chan was filmed being taken away from his home by five national security police officers to “assist in investigations.”
In addition, 6 current and former members of the management have been arrested for "publishing seditious materials." The arrestees include singer #DeniseHo, barrister #MargaretNg, and former editor-in-chief #ChungPuiKuen.
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31751
According to InMedia, acting editor-in-chief #LamSiuTung resigned immediately after being arrested.
At 9:30am, tens of police were still taking boxes of documents away from Stand News office in Kwun Tong.
Source: InMedia #Dec29
https://bit.ly/3pxW4JY
#Arrest #PressFreedom #PoliceState #PoliticalProsecution
On December 29, 2021, over 200 national security police raided the office of Stand News, an independent online news outlet in Hong Kong.
Deputy assignment editor #RonsonChan – who also chairs the Hong Kong Journalists Association (#HKJA) – was reportedly held for investigation. Chan was filmed being taken away from his home by five national security police officers to “assist in investigations.”
In addition, 6 current and former members of the management have been arrested for "publishing seditious materials." The arrestees include singer #DeniseHo, barrister #MargaretNg, and former editor-in-chief #ChungPuiKuen.
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31751
According to InMedia, acting editor-in-chief #LamSiuTung resigned immediately after being arrested.
At 9:30am, tens of police were still taking boxes of documents away from Stand News office in Kwun Tong.
Source: InMedia #Dec29
https://bit.ly/3pxW4JY
#Arrest #PressFreedom #PoliceState #PoliticalProsecution
Pro-democracy Hong Kong Singer #DeniseHo Arrested by National Secutity Police: I feel Alright
On December 29, 2021, the National Security Police in Hong Kong arrested singer #DeniseHo and 5 other current and former #StandNews senior personnel.
The authorities accused them of "conspiring to publish seditious publications."
Through the administrator of her facrbook page, after the arrest Denise Ho told Hongkongers, "I feel alright. To those who care about me, please don’t be worried."
Source: Yseedsmedia #Dec29
#HOCC #Media #PoliceState #Regime #Arrest
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On December 29, 2021, the National Security Police in Hong Kong arrested singer #DeniseHo and 5 other current and former #StandNews senior personnel.
The authorities accused them of "conspiring to publish seditious publications."
Through the administrator of her facrbook page, after the arrest Denise Ho told Hongkongers, "I feel alright. To those who care about me, please don’t be worried."
Source: Yseedsmedia #Dec29
#HOCC #Media #PoliceState #Regime #Arrest
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#Cantopop #HongKongSinger
Denise Ho Sing On After Arrest and Thank Late Cantopop Diva Anita Mui: "Do what you should do in the limited time you have"
Source: InmediaHK; #Jan2
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Denise Ho Sing On After Arrest and Thank Late Cantopop Diva Anita Mui: "Do what you should do in the limited time you have"
Source: InmediaHK; #Jan2
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Denise Ho Sing On After Arrest and Thank Cantopop Diva Anita Mui: "Do what you should do in the limited time you have"
Pro-democracy Hong Kong Cantopop singer #DeniseHo (#HOCC) is among the 6 Stand News staff members and directors who were arrested by National Security Police on suspicion of "conspiring to publishing seditious publications."
After being released on bail on December 30, 2021, Ho carried on with her online concert "HOCC MINILIVE" on 2 January 2022, as scheduled.
At the end of the concert, Ho thanked her mentor and Cantopop legend, the late #AnitaMui, for mentoring her and taking her in as family. "Without her, I believe I wouldn't find the courage to stand up at this very important moment."
During her detention, Ho resorted to meditation and chanting scriptures to pass time. Later she started singing songs by fellow pro-democracy musicians Anita Mui and Anthony Wong. "As I sang, I realized the power of music," Ho recalled. "It goes beyond entertaining people; it offers healing and companionship."
Ho has been insistent at holding this concert. In a broken voice, she thanked her supporting staff; with only a brief exchange of glances, her crew members understood that she wanted to go ahead with this concert, "no matter if she would be here or not."
She also offered words of encouragement to herself and her supporters, "Do what you should do in the limited time you have," and "do well at what you do best."
Source: InmediaHK; #Jan2
https://bit.ly/3sRBLZY
#DeniseHo #HongKongMusic #StandNews #Crackdown #Culture #Conscience
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Denise Ho Sing On After Arrest and Thank Cantopop Diva Anita Mui: "Do what you should do in the limited time you have"
Pro-democracy Hong Kong Cantopop singer #DeniseHo (#HOCC) is among the 6 Stand News staff members and directors who were arrested by National Security Police on suspicion of "conspiring to publishing seditious publications."
After being released on bail on December 30, 2021, Ho carried on with her online concert "HOCC MINILIVE" on 2 January 2022, as scheduled.
At the end of the concert, Ho thanked her mentor and Cantopop legend, the late #AnitaMui, for mentoring her and taking her in as family. "Without her, I believe I wouldn't find the courage to stand up at this very important moment."
During her detention, Ho resorted to meditation and chanting scriptures to pass time. Later she started singing songs by fellow pro-democracy musicians Anita Mui and Anthony Wong. "As I sang, I realized the power of music," Ho recalled. "It goes beyond entertaining people; it offers healing and companionship."
Ho has been insistent at holding this concert. In a broken voice, she thanked her supporting staff; with only a brief exchange of glances, her crew members understood that she wanted to go ahead with this concert, "no matter if she would be here or not."
She also offered words of encouragement to herself and her supporters, "Do what you should do in the limited time you have," and "do well at what you do best."
Source: InmediaHK; #Jan2
https://bit.ly/3sRBLZY
#DeniseHo #HongKongMusic #StandNews #Crackdown #Culture #Conscience
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獨立媒體
何韻詩獲釋後照開網上個唱 唱《夕陽之歌》感謝梅艷芳常予勇氣 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
【獨媒報導】《立場新聞》高層及前高層涉嫌串謀發布煽動刊物案，前董事、歌手何韻詩日前（30日）獲准保釋，她今午舉行 《HOCC MINILIVE》網上演唱會，最後並以師傅梅艷芳的《夕陽之歌》作結。何韻詩指梅艷芳是她的恩師及家人，「如果冇佢嘅出現，我相信今日嘅我未必可以喺一啲好重要時候攞出好重要嘅勇氣。」
#Interview
#DeniseHO and the slogan #JMGGJ on her T-shirt
Translated by Guardians of Hong Kong, September 20, 2021
According to schedule, Hong Kong singer Denise HO (#HoCC) should be holding her concert at the Wanchai Art Centre at 8pm on 12 Sep 2021, but it did not happen.
Eight days before the show, Art Centre cancelled her venue booking in writing citing “it might endanger public safety”. Roughly at the same time, three pro-China newspapers coincidently criticised HoCC and that “she is closely watched by law enforcement agencies”.
Without the venue, HoCC decided to hold her concert online.
Read our fully translated article:
https://telegra.ph/InterviewDenise-HO-and-the-slogan-JMGGJ-on-her-T-shirt-01-01
Source: The Stand News #Sep13
Author: Ah Guo
Photography: Fred CHEUNG, Matthew MAK
#HoCC #PopMusic #Concert #Cantopop #Hongkonger #Conscience #HongKongMusic
#DeniseHO and the slogan #JMGGJ on her T-shirt
Translated by Guardians of Hong Kong, September 20, 2021
According to schedule, Hong Kong singer Denise HO (#HoCC) should be holding her concert at the Wanchai Art Centre at 8pm on 12 Sep 2021, but it did not happen.
Eight days before the show, Art Centre cancelled her venue booking in writing citing “it might endanger public safety”. Roughly at the same time, three pro-China newspapers coincidently criticised HoCC and that “she is closely watched by law enforcement agencies”.
Without the venue, HoCC decided to hold her concert online.
Read our fully translated article:
https://telegra.ph/InterviewDenise-HO-and-the-slogan-JMGGJ-on-her-T-shirt-01-01
Source: The Stand News #Sep13
Author: Ah Guo
Photography: Fred CHEUNG, Matthew MAK
#HoCC #PopMusic #Concert #Cantopop #Hongkonger #Conscience #HongKongMusic
#WhiteTerror #FreedomofReligion
Cardinal Joseph Zen appears in court in Hong Kong on day of prayer for China
Ninety-year-old retired Catholic cardinal #JosephZen hosted a packed mass in Hong Kong on the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, just hours after a brief court hearing over charges linked to pro-democracy protests.
In his homily after pleading not guilty to charges of failing to register a pro-democracy association to Hong Kong Police, Zen chose not to speak about his legal case, but to highlight how Catholics in some parts of China cannot attend Mass right now — for they have no freedom now.
Zen dedicated the mass to churches in China where believers are still split between a so-called “underground” church resistant to the government, and a state-sanctioned church belonging to the Chinese Communist Party’s Patriotic Catholic Association.
In his remarks at Mass, Zen again criticised the deal between China and the #Vatican that allows Beijing to nominate bishops for the pope’s approval, calling it “unwise” despite being made with “good intention”.
"There is an urge to unify those above the ground and those underground but it seems that time is not ripe yet,” Zen said.
Implying that there may be more difficult times ahead, Zen said that “we may have to bear some pain and steel ourselves for our loyalty to our faith.”
He also dedicated prayers to churches in Myanmar led by #CardinalBo, his most outspoken supporter in Asia, as well as “brothers and sisters who cannot join tonight because they are not free”.
Zen, one of Asia’s highest-ranking Catholic clerics, was among five prominent democracy advocates — including activist and singer #DeniseHo and veteran human rights barrister #MargaretNg — who were arrested in early May. His arrest is part of a national security police probe into foreign collusion over a legal support fund for pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
Instead, all five of the fund’s former trustees and its secretary were charged on May 24 with failing to register it as a “society” with police — a non-national security offence. All plead not guilty.
#NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState #PoliticalProsecution #Oppression
Image source: #FirstHand
Sources: Reuters, HKFP, UCA News; #May25
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/hong-kong-catholic-cardinal-criticises-china-deal-after-national-security-arrest-2022-05-24/
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Cardinal Joseph Zen appears in court in Hong Kong on day of prayer for China
Ninety-year-old retired Catholic cardinal #JosephZen hosted a packed mass in Hong Kong on the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, just hours after a brief court hearing over charges linked to pro-democracy protests.
In his homily after pleading not guilty to charges of failing to register a pro-democracy association to Hong Kong Police, Zen chose not to speak about his legal case, but to highlight how Catholics in some parts of China cannot attend Mass right now — for they have no freedom now.
Zen dedicated the mass to churches in China where believers are still split between a so-called “underground” church resistant to the government, and a state-sanctioned church belonging to the Chinese Communist Party’s Patriotic Catholic Association.
In his remarks at Mass, Zen again criticised the deal between China and the #Vatican that allows Beijing to nominate bishops for the pope’s approval, calling it “unwise” despite being made with “good intention”.
"There is an urge to unify those above the ground and those underground but it seems that time is not ripe yet,” Zen said.
Implying that there may be more difficult times ahead, Zen said that “we may have to bear some pain and steel ourselves for our loyalty to our faith.”
He also dedicated prayers to churches in Myanmar led by #CardinalBo, his most outspoken supporter in Asia, as well as “brothers and sisters who cannot join tonight because they are not free”.
Zen, one of Asia’s highest-ranking Catholic clerics, was among five prominent democracy advocates — including activist and singer #DeniseHo and veteran human rights barrister #MargaretNg — who were arrested in early May. His arrest is part of a national security police probe into foreign collusion over a legal support fund for pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
Instead, all five of the fund’s former trustees and its secretary were charged on May 24 with failing to register it as a “society” with police — a non-national security offence. All plead not guilty.
#NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState #PoliticalProsecution #Oppression
Image source: #FirstHand
Sources: Reuters, HKFP, UCA News; #May25
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/hong-kong-catholic-cardinal-criticises-china-deal-after-national-security-arrest-2022-05-24/
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Hong Kong Catholic cardinal criticises China deal after national security arrest
Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen - in his first public remarks since he was arrested in a national security case earlier this month - on Tuesday criticised the Vatican for its "unwise" deal with China that is due for renewal in September.