6/4 is the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing in 1989. Organizers estimate that 44,000 gathered in Victoria Park in Hong Kong on Sunday to remember the massaacre that left 400-800 civilans dead and 7,000-10,000 injured. Thousands turn out for this event every year. This is the only place in China where the Massacre is publicly commemorated. Discussion of 6/4 is taboo in China outside of Hong Kong and Macau.
This article discusses the gathering and has quotes from those who attended.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Hong Kong Remembers 6/4
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Very interesting. Good thing I didn't say anything about it when I was in Beijing.
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