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Glory to Hong Kong: How the protesters got a new song

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The protesters in Hong Kong are embracing a new tune.

Glory to Hong Kong, a four-verse song with Cantonese lyrics that references “tears on our land” and “democracy and liberty”, has been picked up in recent weeks by thousands of people gathering in shopping malls, football match and parks.

It was written only recently by a local musician in his mid-20s, who only wishes to be identified as “Thomas”.

Despite the government scrapping the extradition bill which sparked the initial unrest, the protestors are continuing their action, and have expanded their demands to include full democracy and an investigation into alleged police abuses. (BBC)

 

 

 

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