#LeslieCheung
Chinese Netizens Condemn the Mourning of Hong Kong's Legend Leslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung, an iconic Hong Kong superstar, passed away on April 1, 2003. On that day every year, his fans from around the world mourn outside the Mandarin Hotel, the site of his passing, while others share their fond memories of Leslie Cheung on social media.
This year on April 1, veteran actor and Cantonese opera artist Law Ka-ying posted a photo he took with Leslie Cheung on his WeChat page.
Law was, however, attacked by many Chinese netizens who criticized Lo for not paying respect to "people's army, firefighters, doctors, police and the frontline workers" in times of coronavirus outbreak.
Law left a new message in the afternoon: "It's better not to post anything on WeChat"
Source: Stand News #Apr1
#HongKongCulture #Wechat #CensorshipKills
Chinese Netizens Condemn the Mourning of Hong Kong's Legend Leslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung, an iconic Hong Kong superstar, passed away on April 1, 2003. On that day every year, his fans from around the world mourn outside the Mandarin Hotel, the site of his passing, while others share their fond memories of Leslie Cheung on social media.
This year on April 1, veteran actor and Cantonese opera artist Law Ka-ying posted a photo he took with Leslie Cheung on his WeChat page.
Law was, however, attacked by many Chinese netizens who criticized Lo for not paying respect to "people's army, firefighters, doctors, police and the frontline workers" in times of coronavirus outbreak.
Law left a new message in the afternoon: "It's better not to post anything on WeChat"
Source: Stand News #Apr1
#HongKongCulture #Wechat #CensorshipKills
Cantopop Legend Sam Hui Hosts Concert to Support Unemployed Workers in Music Industry
On Sunday #Apr12, Sam Hui, a pioneer in Cantopop, organised an online concert to raise money for former employees of Tom Lee Music's service department, which had been disbanded since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This concert has raised criticism in society as Chief Executive Carrie Lam posted a photo of her watching the concert with her officials during a government meeting. This caused some voices in the society to call for a boycott on the online concert.
Despite the negative response brought about by Carrie Lam, Sam Hui's live-stream concern had attracted over 160 thousand people near the end of the event. After saying, "let others say whatever they like", a lyric from a popular song performed by Leslie Cheung and Hui titled "Silence Is Golden" （沉默是金）, the concert ended with Hui waving his hand and leaving the venue.
Sam Hui is highly regarded as an icon of Hong Kong culture and Cantopop. One of his signature song "Iron Towers that Reach the Skies" （鐵塔凌雲）relessed in 1972 describes a longing for home (Hong Kong) in foreign countries. His other songs like "The Private Eyes" （半斤八兩）also accurately described grassroot lives in Hong Kong in the 1970s.
Hui's contribution to Hong Kong culture and Cantonese pop music precisely reminds people of the need to propagate and develop local culture.
Source: Ming Pao #Apr16
#HongKongCulture #Cantopop #SamHui
On Sunday #Apr12, Sam Hui, a pioneer in Cantopop, organised an online concert to raise money for former employees of Tom Lee Music's service department, which had been disbanded since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This concert has raised criticism in society as Chief Executive Carrie Lam posted a photo of her watching the concert with her officials during a government meeting. This caused some voices in the society to call for a boycott on the online concert.
Despite the negative response brought about by Carrie Lam, Sam Hui's live-stream concern had attracted over 160 thousand people near the end of the event. After saying, "let others say whatever they like", a lyric from a popular song performed by Leslie Cheung and Hui titled "Silence Is Golden" （沉默是金）, the concert ended with Hui waving his hand and leaving the venue.
Sam Hui is highly regarded as an icon of Hong Kong culture and Cantopop. One of his signature song "Iron Towers that Reach the Skies" （鐵塔凌雲）relessed in 1972 describes a longing for home (Hong Kong) in foreign countries. His other songs like "The Private Eyes" （半斤八兩）also accurately described grassroot lives in Hong Kong in the 1970s.
Hui's contribution to Hong Kong culture and Cantonese pop music precisely reminds people of the need to propagate and develop local culture.
Source: Ming Pao #Apr16
#HongKongCulture #Cantopop #SamHui
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"A trailer only HongKongers could understand" - The 39th Hong Kong Film Awards Trailer praised for its hidden message
The 39th Hong Kong Film Awards delayed its announcement of winners to 6th May through online live streaming. Yesterday (Apr 20) after the release of the trailer, netizens flooded the comment section with compliments. Culture practitioners also praised the thoughtfulness of the editing. From the movie Detention, “Aren't we born to be free?”, to Ip Man 4, “When facing injustice, I must stand up and fight”, Hong Kong people could relate to the its implications.
The editing of this year’s trailer was handled by Fresh Wave directors Alan Lo and Lee Kai- ho. Lo was the Director of Zombiology: Enjoy Yourself Tonight (2017), while Lee received Best Director Award in the Student Division of the 11th Fresh Wave International Short Film with his work Epilepsy. They re- edited the nominated films of this year’s awards, and told a resonating Hong Kong story with graphics and lines.
Film critic Feng Luo described the trailer as a “three-minute shock”, and praised it for carrying message, as well as articulating the pain felt by Hong Kong people. “It is the memories and remembrance of the endangered city. It contains our pain and hope, sweat and tears, fear and resistance.”. She also noted that every line and scene in the trailer was a story of Hong Kong. “Like the reflecting mirror”. And the last wide shot of the flag waving in the movie Bamboo Theatre “seems like it is trying to tell us how we went through, and how we must hang on.”
Another critic Yau Tai-tung described the trailer as “a trailer only HongKongers could understand”, as only they could relate to the thoughts behind. He believed that there were 3 important shots in the video, including the scene in “The White Storm 2 - Drug Lords” where a student fell from the top of a building; the flag which said “The Wind and Rain come in their time” waving in “Bamboo Theatre”, which meant hope and blessing; and also the greeting between Pak and Zhou in “Suk Suk”.
Author Pazu also posted screen captures of the trailer, which joined and formed another message: ”Isn't opportunity for the hard-working? (The New King of Comedy) What if we have tried our best and the world doesn't become better? (Fagara) While there is life, there is hope. (Detention)”
Source: Stand News #Apr21
Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/TtdbxH7wB7U
"A trailer only HongKongers could understand" - The 39th Hong Kong Film Awards Trailer praised for its hidden message
The 39th Hong Kong Film Awards delayed its announcement of winners to 6th May through online live streaming. Yesterday (Apr 20) after the release of the trailer, netizens flooded the comment section with compliments. Culture practitioners also praised the thoughtfulness of the editing. From the movie Detention, “Aren't we born to be free?”, to Ip Man 4, “When facing injustice, I must stand up and fight”, Hong Kong people could relate to the its implications.
The editing of this year’s trailer was handled by Fresh Wave directors Alan Lo and Lee Kai- ho. Lo was the Director of Zombiology: Enjoy Yourself Tonight (2017), while Lee received Best Director Award in the Student Division of the 11th Fresh Wave International Short Film with his work Epilepsy. They re- edited the nominated films of this year’s awards, and told a resonating Hong Kong story with graphics and lines.
Film critic Feng Luo described the trailer as a “three-minute shock”, and praised it for carrying message, as well as articulating the pain felt by Hong Kong people. “It is the memories and remembrance of the endangered city. It contains our pain and hope, sweat and tears, fear and resistance.”. She also noted that every line and scene in the trailer was a story of Hong Kong. “Like the reflecting mirror”. And the last wide shot of the flag waving in the movie Bamboo Theatre “seems like it is trying to tell us how we went through, and how we must hang on.”
Another critic Yau Tai-tung described the trailer as “a trailer only HongKongers could understand”, as only they could relate to the thoughts behind. He believed that there were 3 important shots in the video, including the scene in “The White Storm 2 - Drug Lords” where a student fell from the top of a building; the flag which said “The Wind and Rain come in their time” waving in “Bamboo Theatre”, which meant hope and blessing; and also the greeting between Pak and Zhou in “Suk Suk”.
Author Pazu also posted screen captures of the trailer, which joined and formed another message: ”Isn't opportunity for the hard-working? (The New King of Comedy) What if we have tried our best and the world doesn't become better? (Fagara) While there is life, there is hope. (Detention)”
Source: Stand News #Apr21
Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/TtdbxH7wB7U
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#第39屆香港電影金像獎 將於官方YouTube頻道、Facebook專頁及Instagram限時動態LIVE Streaming 實時公佈得獎結果！
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#HongKongChronicles #TodayinHistory
17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Seventeen years ago, Hong Kong singer, actress and popular icon Anita Mui passed away on December 30, 2003 at the age of 40. For her righteousness and valiance, she is forever a superstar in Hongkongers' hearts.
Mui voiced support for the pro-democracy movement in China as early as in May 1989, before the June 4th Tiananmen Massacre took place. In Hong Kong, Mui participated in rallies and protests, despite her busy showbiz schedule. She also lent her voice to the pro-democracy song "For Freedom" (1989).
Mui is always remembered for her persistence on justice and outcry for the Chinese Communist Party government's suppression of pro-democracy movement.
It was also reported that Mui quit the leading role in Center Stage (1990), a work by renowned Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan, because she refused to go to China for shooting.
When asked in 1990 if she was worried about the impact of her outspokenness on her career, Mui said, "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important."
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
http://bit.ly/2Q6qAca
https://bit.ly/3ptKQ6g
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Listen to "Song of the Setting Sun" (1989): A Theme Song of "A Better Tomorrow III" Performed by Anita Mui:
https://youtu.be/bF07MUogdt4
#Cantopop #HongKongCulture
17 Years Since the Passing of Hong Kong Superstar #AnitaMui: "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important"
Seventeen years ago, Hong Kong singer, actress and popular icon Anita Mui passed away on December 30, 2003 at the age of 40. For her righteousness and valiance, she is forever a superstar in Hongkongers' hearts.
Mui voiced support for the pro-democracy movement in China as early as in May 1989, before the June 4th Tiananmen Massacre took place. In Hong Kong, Mui participated in rallies and protests, despite her busy showbiz schedule. She also lent her voice to the pro-democracy song "For Freedom" (1989).
Mui is always remembered for her persistence on justice and outcry for the Chinese Communist Party government's suppression of pro-democracy movement.
It was also reported that Mui quit the leading role in Center Stage (1990), a work by renowned Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan, because she refused to go to China for shooting.
When asked in 1990 if she was worried about the impact of her outspokenness on her career, Mui said, "Losing my career path is fine. The road to democracy is the most important."
Source: Stand News #Aug19 #Dec29
http://bit.ly/2Q6qAca
https://bit.ly/3ptKQ6g
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Listen to "Song of the Setting Sun" (1989): A Theme Song of "A Better Tomorrow III" Performed by Anita Mui:
https://youtu.be/bF07MUogdt4
#Cantopop #HongKongCulture
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HK #Lyricist Finds #Hope in #NextGeneration: "The Worst Times Can Bring About the Best Music"
In a TV program aired in Hong Kong on April 23, 2021, the RTHK journalist interviewed critically acclaimed lyricist and scholar #ChowYiuFai about his experiences teaching lyric writing in university in the past 10 years since his return to Hong Kong.
He teaches students to practice their creative process continuously in their daily lives, in order to keep their skills and senses sharp, and not to grow desensitized in their daily routines.
He finds that his students bring him a lot of hope. "When this world has young people like them, how could I give up?"
Chow says that there are always limitations when working in creative fields. His approach to songwriting is to stay true to reality as he knows it, and write within a given premise.
He believes that the worst times can bring about the best music. "When you feel very safe, and the whole world seems at peace, it's a frighteningly apathetic state of mind to be in."
Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/3gGFGTv
#Music #HongKongCulture
HK #Lyricist Finds #Hope in #NextGeneration: "The Worst Times Can Bring About the Best Music"
In a TV program aired in Hong Kong on April 23, 2021, the RTHK journalist interviewed critically acclaimed lyricist and scholar #ChowYiuFai about his experiences teaching lyric writing in university in the past 10 years since his return to Hong Kong.
He teaches students to practice their creative process continuously in their daily lives, in order to keep their skills and senses sharp, and not to grow desensitized in their daily routines.
He finds that his students bring him a lot of hope. "When this world has young people like them, how could I give up?"
Chow says that there are always limitations when working in creative fields. His approach to songwriting is to stay true to reality as he knows it, and write within a given premise.
He believes that the worst times can bring about the best music. "When you feel very safe, and the whole world seems at peace, it's a frighteningly apathetic state of mind to be in."
Source: Stand News
https://bit.ly/3gGFGTv
#Music #HongKongCulture
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#Japan Organizes "Hong Kong Independent Film Festival" to show protest-related films
Just as Hong Kong-produced documentaries about the 2019 Anti-ELAB protests such as "Inside the Red Brick Wall" and "Taking back the Legislature" cannot be run in Hong Kong theatres due to the concerns with the #NationalSecurityLaw; a group of cinephilles in Japan are organizing the second edition of the "Hong Kong Independent Film Festival" (2021年香港インディペンデント映画祭) from 19 June to 25 June, 2021.
The film festival will show 18 feature length and short films from Hong Kong, including documentaries that record the 2014 Umbrella Movement and the 2019 pro-democracy movement.
The organizers aim to help Japanese audience to reflect on the change of Hong Kong society, Hong Kong-China relations and the identity issue of Hong Kong people in the recent years.
Source: Stand News #May25
https://bit.ly/3ipQ3fi
#HongKongCulture #HongKongCinema #HongKongProtests #HongKongDocumentaries
#InsidetheRedBrickWall #TakingBacktheLegislature
#YingEChi
#Japan Organizes "Hong Kong Independent Film Festival" to show protest-related films
Just as Hong Kong-produced documentaries about the 2019 Anti-ELAB protests such as "Inside the Red Brick Wall" and "Taking back the Legislature" cannot be run in Hong Kong theatres due to the concerns with the #NationalSecurityLaw; a group of cinephilles in Japan are organizing the second edition of the "Hong Kong Independent Film Festival" (2021年香港インディペンデント映画祭) from 19 June to 25 June, 2021.
The film festival will show 18 feature length and short films from Hong Kong, including documentaries that record the 2014 Umbrella Movement and the 2019 pro-democracy movement.
The organizers aim to help Japanese audience to reflect on the change of Hong Kong society, Hong Kong-China relations and the identity issue of Hong Kong people in the recent years.
Source: Stand News #May25
https://bit.ly/3ipQ3fi
#HongKongCulture #HongKongCinema #HongKongProtests #HongKongDocumentaries
#InsidetheRedBrickWall #TakingBacktheLegislature
#YingEChi
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Hong Kong Singer #AnsonLo Won Best New Asian Artist Award in #MAMA2021
The 2021 Mnet Asia Music Awards (#MAMA) took place on December 11, 2021. Hong Kong singer Anson Lo, a member of the popular 12-membered boy band #MIRROR, was named by the South Korean organizer as the Best New Asian Artist Award.
Anson Lo expressed his appreciation to his supporters in Instagram. He also expressed, "I've never thought of seeing my name in the MAMA ceremony in my life." He hopes that the award can let more people know about "Hong Kong music, Hong Kong singers, and MIRROR."
Source: Stand News #Dec11
https://bit.ly/3ICbswe
#Cantopop #HongKongMusic #HongKongCulture #Music #Award #Hongkonger #AnsonLo
The 2021 Mnet Asia Music Awards (#MAMA) took place on December 11, 2021. Hong Kong singer Anson Lo, a member of the popular 12-membered boy band #MIRROR, was named by the South Korean organizer as the Best New Asian Artist Award.
Anson Lo expressed his appreciation to his supporters in Instagram. He also expressed, "I've never thought of seeing my name in the MAMA ceremony in my life." He hopes that the award can let more people know about "Hong Kong music, Hong Kong singers, and MIRROR."
Source: Stand News #Dec11
https://bit.ly/3ICbswe
#Cantopop #HongKongMusic #HongKongCulture #Music #Award #Hongkonger #AnsonLo