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Ms Panda by Vivienne Tam at PMQ

Ms Panda design by Vivienne Tam, a leading Hong Kong-based fashion designer
established in 1994. Vivienne designed a set of five one-of-a-kind Panda
themed dresses to be auctioned off in Tokyo, Japan and Beijing. The
proceeds are donated to benefit the Pandas affected by the devastating
earthquake that occurred on May 12th 2008 in Sichuan Province.

PMQ (former Police Married Quarters) is Hong Kong's new hub for the city's
blossoming creatives.

SOHO · Hong Kong | 2014

30 June 2014

792,000 Voted at Occupy Central Referendum in Hong Kong

Voting traffic is still high on the last day as over 792,000 voted in the
Unofficial Referendum on democratic reforms in Hong Kong organised by
Occupy Central group. The Three-track proposal by the Alliance for
True Democracy won by 42% of the vote.

The voter turnout is very impressive despite record massive level of hacker
attack launched against the voting website and apps, apparently linked to
the Chinese government. The people have spoken and should be heeded.
Final vote count of 792,000 updated from 787,000 on 30 June.

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014

29 June 2014

Record Hong Kong Lawyers Against Beijing Interference

Over 1,800 lawyers in Hong Kong, dressed in black and at 33 degree C, marched
to the Court of Final Appeal to protest against what they see as Chinese
interference, a sign of growing concern about the rule of law in the
International financial centre and a further act of dissent against Beijing.

The march is the third since Hong Kong's handover to China and sets a record.
on the number of lawyers protesting. In 1999, 600 marched and 900 in 2005,
followed controversial Basic Law interpretations by China.

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014

28 June 2014

My News Report on the Front Page of Award-winning Newswire

Also reported on Global Voices

Hong Kong Lawyers March Against China Meddling

Dressed in black, over 1,800 lawyers in Hong Kong marched from the High Court
in Admiralty to the Court of Final Appeal in Central today to defend judicial
independence, a core value that is threatened by the recent release by
Beijing of a White Paper on the "one country, two systems" policy.

The march is the third since the return of Hong Kong to Chinese rule.
The first two, in 1999 and 2005, followed controversial Basic Law
interpretations by Beijing.

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014

27 June 2014

Ready to Rock

A record 73-metre long Fire Dragon danced with its smaller sibling on its
100th anniversary to a crowd of almost ten thousand at Pokfulam Village,
part of a traditional Mid-Autumn Festival celebrating harvest on the
15th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar.

150-year-old Pokfulam village, one of the last villages on Hong Kong island
was named alongside Venice in the World Monuments Watch list in 2013.

This photo is one of the top 20 finalists in the TATLERxLEICA Street Photography
Contest 2014 and will be exhibited at Liang Yi Museum in Sheung Wan
on 14-20 July 2014.

Pokfulam · Hong Kong | 2010

26 June 2014

Unsung Heroes Behind 1600 Pandas

Over a thousand volunteers were recruited within 2 days, who worked tirelessly to make
the various 'flash mob' art installations possible, rain or shine. On many occasions,
volunteers had to get up at wee hours to start installing the 1600 Pandas as early
as 4 am. Many were totally drenched working under scorching sun and torrential rain.
Similarly for all the working bees including the PR and creative team.

Mongkok · Hong Kong | 2014

25 June 2014

Paulo Grangeon Playful with 1600 Pandas

Acclaimed French artist Paulo Grangeon, 'father' of 1600 papier mache pandas,
was playing with his creations at the opening of the 1600 Pandas World Tour
in Hong Kong at PMQ (former Police Married Quarters), the newest creative
hub of Hong Kong, to promote conservation and sustainable development.

SoHo · Hong Kong | 2014

24 June 2014

PMQ Ready for 1600 Pandas

The heritage-listed PMQ (former Police Married Quarters) is Hong Kong's new
hub for the city's blossoming creatives. This was the site of Central School,
the colony's first government secondary school which was attended by Dr Sun
Yat Sen, father of the Chinese Republic after overthowing the Qing Dynasty
in the 1911 Revolution. The school evolved into Queen's College of today.

PMQ is gearing up for the 1600 Pandas exhibition starting 25 June to 17 July
to spread the gospel of conservation, creativity and sustainable development
with the opening on 24 June. Stay tuned for more Panda Mania...

SoHo · Hong Kong | 2014

23 June 2014

1600 Pandas Tram Touring

1600 Pandas rides the historic Hong Kong tram, affectionately known locally
as "ding-ding" for the sound of its bell, which has been rumbling along
northern Hong Kong Island since 1904.
The tour started at the Tram Depot at Whitty Street in Western District
to Causeway Bay, the heart of the shopping and dining area.

Western District · Hong Kong | 2014

22 June 2014

More photos at 1600 Pandas Photo Collection

1600 Pandas Rained-Out, Almost

The rain god was not cooperating.

1600 Pandas got rained out this morning at Statue Square in Central where
thousands had gathered eagerly awaiting, despite the Amber Rainstorm Warning.
Finally, the rain subsided and the 1600 Pandas art installation can go on.

Central · Hong Kong | 2014

21 June 2014

My News Report on the Front Page of Award-winning Newswire

1600 Pandas at Victoria Park

1600 papier mache pandas meet the frenzied locals at Victoria Park. At 17
hectares, it is the largest patch of greenery on Hong Kong island
and is a great escape from the concrete jungle.

Home of the annual June 4 vigil since 1990, it attracts hundreds of thousands
of people to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square Crackdown. The park is
the gathering point for many demonstrations such as the July 1 Rally.

Causeway Bay · Hong Kong | 2014

20 June 2014

1600 Pandas at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

1600 papier mache pandas 'flash mob' at the Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre, with its vast curtain of glass and 40,000
sq metre aluminium roof sculpted to echo a seabird soaring in
flight, next to Golden Bauhinia Square on the Wanchai waterfront.

Wanchai · Hong Kong | 2014

19 June 2014

What a View

A couple from the 1600 Pandas took a moment at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront
promenade to drink in the breathtaking views of the Hong Kong skyline
and the bustling Victoria harbour.

Tsim sha Tsui · Hong Kong | 2014

18 June 2014

1600 Pandas Ride The Star Ferry

You can't say you've 'done' Hong Kong until you've taken a ride on The Star Ferry.
1600 Pandas certainly enjoyed their unforgetable ride drinking in the fabulous
views of the Victoria Harbour on the electric-diesel vessel named Solar Star.

Not even the iconic Star Ferry can face down developers. The Star Ferry Pier with
its Clock Tower in Edinburgh Place, Central was the flash point of the riots of
1966. 40 years later, a confrontation between conservationists and the
government resulted in its demolition in Dec 2006 to allow for reclamation.

Victoria Harbour · Hong Kong | 2014
17 June 2014

More photos at 1600 Pandas Photo Collection

1600 Pandas at Historic Clock Tower

1600 papier mache pandas pop up at the Clock Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
to raise awareness of the only 1600 wild pandas alive. The historic Tower is
the only remnant of the former Kowloon Station on the Kowloon-Canton Railway,
which was demolished in 1977 despite the protest and petitioning from the
Heritage Society and other activist groups.

Tsim sha Tsui · Hong Kong | 2014
16 June 2014

My news report and more photos at Award-winning Newswire

1600 Pandas Reach for the Stars

To highlight the plight of the giant pandas, French artist and sculptor Paulo
Grangeon sends 1600 paper mache pandas to Hong Kong. They were at the
Avenue of Stars today, honouring the prolific local film industry,
sometimes called the Hollywood of the East.

Tsim sha Tsui · Hong Kong | 2014
15 June 2014

My news report and more photos at Award-winning Newswire

1600 Pandas at Shatin Racecourse

1600 pandas continue to 'flash mob' Hong Kong and spend a couple of hours at
the Grandstand of Jockey Club Racecourse in Shatin.

Shatin · Hong Kong | 2014
14 June 2014

The Girl from Ipanema

"Garota de Ipanema" is a famous Brazilian bossa nova song, a worldwide
hit in the mid-1960s that won a Grammy for Record of the Year in 1965.
It was written in 1962, with music by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Portugese
lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes and English lyrics by Norman Gimbel.
These 'girls' frolic in front of the bar with the same name.

Rio de Janeiro · Brazil | 2001
13 June 2014

Christ the Redeemer

Cristo Redentor is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro and was
considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world from 1931 until
2010 when it was topped by the Christ the King statue in Poland.
It is 30 metres (98 ft) tall and its arms stretch 28 metres
(92 ft) wide. FIFA World Cup kicks off today in Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro · Brazil | 2001
12 June 2014

Hong Kong Goes Wild with 1600 Pandas

Locals go wild as 1600 pandas invaded Hong Kong, which is part of a fundraising
project for World Wildlife Fund and are made with recycled paper, rice and
environmentally paint. After the Airport, the Big Buddha, and Ma Wan, the
the pandas will flash mob the Clock Tower, touring the trams and hitting
up Victoria Park and Statue Square.

Ma Wan · Hong Kong | 2014
11 June 2014

My news report and more photos on the front page of Award-winning Newswire

1600 Pandas in Hong Kong

1600 up-cycled papier mache pandas landed in Hong Kong after conquering France,
the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Taiwan. French sculptor Paulo
Grangeon shines a spotlight on sustainable development and conservation of the
only 1600 endangered animal left living in the wild. The pandas are relaxing at
Tung Wan beach on Ma Wan island with the Ching Ma Bridge in the backdrop.

Ma Wan · Hong Kong | 2014
10 June 2014

My News Report on the Front Page of Award-winning Newswire

Fuming

Mainlanders smoking in public is a common sight in Hong Kong which leaves
most local fuming. China is the world's largest consumer and producer of
tobacco: there are 350 million Chinese smokers and China produces 42% of
the world's cigarettes. Nearly 60% of male Chinese doctors are smokers
which is the highest proportion in the world.

Mongkok · Hong Kong | 2014
9 June 2014

Sunning Duck Yolks

Drying salted duck egg yolks on the street of Tai O, the last fishing village
of Hong Kong on Lantao Island, on a sunny day. When properly salted, the
duck yolks are creamy, granular, and oily all at the same time.

Tai O · Hong Kong | 2014
8 June 2014

Back to Tiananmen Square?

Seems like we were back to Tiananmen Square as a record turnout of over
180,000 took part in the annual candlelight vigil in 2012 to mourn the
death of those killed in the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Victoria Park · Hong Kong | 2012
7 June 2014

Teens Mourn June 4 Vigil

18 year-old Jasmine attended the annual vigil at Victoria Park, Hong Kong,
with her friend Jill, in memory of the 25th anniversary of the June 4
Tiananmen Massacre. They are both born after the event.

Victoria Park · Hong Kong | 2014
6 June 2014

My news report and more photos at Award-winning Newswire

Record 180,000 at June 4 Vigil

A record of over 180,000 people in Hong Kong was at the annual vigil
at Victoria Park in memory of the 25th anniversary of June 4
Tiananmen Massacre. This was taken at 7:30 pm, 30 minutes
before the start during the blue hour. More people are
still joining until the Park was packed to capacity.

Victoria Park · Hong Kong | 2014
5 June 2014

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150,000 at June 4 Vigil

150,000 people in Hong Kong brave thunderstorms and torrential rain
to attend the annual candlelight vigil at Victoria Park in
memory of the 24th anniversary of June 4 Tiananmen Massacre.

Victoria Park · Hong Kong | 4 June 2013
4 June 2014

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Sea of Candles

The sea of candles at the candlelight vigil in at Victoria Park
in Hong Kong where 150,000 people brave thunderstorms and
torrential rain for the 24th June 4 vigil.

Victoria Park · Hong Kong | 2013
3 June 2014

This image used by Consulate General of Canada for Hong Kong and Macao
as their Facebook Cover Photo in June 2014

Vindicate June 4

One of the many placards, demanding that Beijing government vindicate
June 4, placed at government headquarters after thousands rallied
in memory of the 25th anniversary of June 4 Tiananmen Massacre.

Admiralty · Hong Kong | 2014
2 June 2014

June 4 - 25th Anniversary Rally

Thousands of people in Hong Kong rallied in memory of the impending
25th anniversary of June 4 Tiananmen Massacre, undeterred by the
scorching heat under Very Hot Weather Warning, from Victoria Park
in Causeway Bay to Government headquarters in Central.

Causeway Bay · Hong Kong | 2014
1 June 2014

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