Skip to main content
U.K. Edition
Friday, 8 November 2024

Hong Kong University's students defy restrictions and commemorate Tiananmen anniversary

Duration: 04:46s 0 shares 5 views

Hong Kong University's students defy restrictions and commemorate Tiananmen anniversary
Hong Kong University's students defy restrictions and commemorate Tiananmen anniversary

This clip shows students at the University of Hong Kong gathering around the Pillar of Shame, an 8-meter sculpture built in 1997 to commemorate the Tiananmen Square protests.

This clip shows students at the University of Hong Kong gathering around the Pillar of Shame, an 8-meter sculpture built in 1997 to commemorate the Tiananmen Square protests.

Despite authorities' restrictions, dozens took part in the vigil.

For the second year in a row, the Hong Kong government has banned the annual candlelight vigil in Victoria Park.

This footage was filmed and produced on June 4.

You might like