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Hongkongers Spend Valentine's Days With Arrested Protesters

1950 | Lai Chi Kok
On Valentine's Day, a gathering took place outside the detention center in Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong. Joined by hundreds despite the coronavirus outbreak, the participants spent their Valentine's Day with pro-democracy protesters arrested by the police, as a sign of solidarity.

Outside the detention center, people tied yellow ribbons on the street, displayed banners of the protest, and chanted slogans such as "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" and "Five Demands Not One Less".

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Citizens Root For Detained Protesters Despite Threats of Coronavirus

20:09 | Lai Chi Kok
Citizens chanted protest slogans "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" outside the Lai Chi Kok Reception Center, in a hope to be heard by the pro-democracy protesters detained inside.

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Long Hair: Free All People Fighting For Social Justice!

2003 | Lai Chi Kok
“Long Hair” Leung Kwok Hung spoke to the crowd, first reminding everyone to beware of the Wuhan Coronavirus and to stay united with all arrested protesters. He shouted to the sky, “Free Fighters of Justice".

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Roses and Posters: Hong Kong People Express Their Love to Detained Protesters

20:08 | Lai Chi Kok
A lady distributed roses to the gathering citizens at the scene,
while a young boy held a poster saying "Brothers and sisters, I love you." This is Valentine's Day in Hong Kong.

Activist and former lawmaker "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung reminded the public of over 7,000 citizens arrested by the authorities and their sacrifices for the people of Hong Kong in pursuit of democracy.

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"There is No Rioter, Only Tyranny; Release Pro-democracy Protesters Immediately": Declaration Read Out Outside of Detention Center

2015 | Lai Chi Kok
"Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung read out a declaration (see transcript), recounting police brutality since the beginning of the pro-democracy movement in the summer of 2019.

He also reiterated the Five Demands of Hongkongers throughout the protests.

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A Hundred "I Love You"s for Those Detained

2020 | Lai Chi Kok
Since more than 100 protesters have been detained in the reception centre, ex-lawmaker Leung Kwok-hung suggested civilians on the scene to call out "I Love You" for a hundred times.

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A Valentine's Day Present for Detainees: A Sea of Light

2029 | Lai Chi Kok
Civilians switched on flashlights of their phones to make a sea of lights outside the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre.

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Anthems and Flags: Citizens Express Their Solidarity

2049 | Lai Chi Kok
Organizers played “Glory to Hong Kong” to show support for detainees inside the detention centre, while a sea of flags, some advocating for Hong Kong Independence and some with the slogan "Free Hong Kong, Revolution Now", billowed in the wind as hundreds of citizens sang along or stood in solemn silence.

Listen to the Protest Anthem: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17205

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20:49 | Lai Chi Kok
The protest anthem "May Glory be to Hong Kong" was sounded

Anthems and Flags: Citizens Express Their Solidarity
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2054 | Lai Chi Kok
A small booth has been set up for participants to write letters to protestors being detained or imprisoned.

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