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Hongkongers are creating a pro-democracy human chain along Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, in a tribute to the Baltic Way 30 years ago. hongkongfp.com/hong-kong-extr… #HongKong #China #antiELABhk #antiELAB #NoToChinaExtradition
Participants hope to raise international awareness of the pro-democracy movement and anti-extradition law fight. hongkongfp.com/hong-kong-extr… #HongKong #China #antiELABhk #antiELAB #NoToChinaExtradition Photo: @demosisto.
@demosisto One volunteer in her 20s told HKFP that she was handing out lyrics of popular songs that protesters are expected to sing later. #HongKong #China #antiELABhk #antiELAB #NoToChinaExtradition hongkongfp.com/hong-kong-extr… @holmeschan_
@demosisto @holmeschan_ A woman, who gave her name as Ling, told HKFP that she was part of a Telegram group that divided the human chain into regional teams. "We coordinated how to split up the human chain so it would be manageable," she said. hongkongfp.com/hong-kong-extr…
@demosisto @holmeschan_ For safety, the human chain will not pass through North Point, say organisers, a traditionally pro-Beijing area where armed men attacked journalists on August 11. Photo: @StandNewsHK. hongkongfp.com/hong-kong-extr…
John, a university student, joined the protest at Tsim Sha Tsui harborfront. He said he was born and raised in Hong Kong, and wanted to show unity.

“The people of Hong Kong need to stand together and show that they deserve their freedom, as they always will,” he said.

#hongkong
A Tsim Sha Tsui demonstrator in his 60s held a poster in Lithuanian.

“I studied the whole story [of the Baltic Chain] before coming. During the last protest at Victoria Park, we already thought about the idea, and we want to make the chain happen,” he said.

#hongkong
🔴 HKFP_Live: HKFP is with protesters forming a human chain at Kwun Tong, in east Kowloon. facebook.com/hongkongfp/vid…

#hongkong #antiELAB
The human chain overfilled at Sai Ying Pun, at the west of Hong Kong Island at 8pm.

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The Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui at 8pm.

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Protesters forming a human chain on both sides of Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun.

#hongkong #antiELAB #china
Protesters in a human chain at Nathan Road, Kowloon at 8:15pm.

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Nathan Road protesters at 8:15pm.

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🔴 HKFP_Live: HKFP is with protestors in a human chain at Sheung Wan. facebook.com/hongkongfp/vid…

#hongkong #antiELAB
A convoy of taxis is driving around Hong Kong Island with Chinese flags in a counter-protest, causing protesters to boo.

#hongkong #antiELAB
Protesters sing ‘Do you hear the people sing’ at Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront.
Protesters have climbed up Lion Rock Mountain to form the human chain, and are shining flashlights on their mobile phones.

Photo: Apple Daily. #hongkong #antiELAB #china
Protesters are apparently playing a game where they try and pass a box of mints from Tsuen Wan to Tsim Sha Tsui. Another box is being passed from Chai Wan to Kennedy Town.

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The Hong Kong Way protesters in Mong Kok on Friday night.

Photo: @demosisto #hongkong #antiELAB
Protesters at the Hong Kong Way at the Peninsula Hotel and the Space Museum.

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At 9pm, protesters along the human chain covered their right eye to pay tribute to the medic whose eye was shot by an alleged police bean bag round on August 11.

At 9:05pm, organisers announced the end of the event.

Photo: InMedia. #hongkong #antiELAB #china
Timelapse from Cultural Centre to Tsim Sha Tsui ferry pier:

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