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

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Published on June 5, 2021 - Duration: 04:46s

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.


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.

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.

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