Monthly Archives: October 2014

Hong Kong Day 2 Update – more photos and videos from the streets of Hong Kong democracy protests

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Matt

Yesterday I witnessed a dramatic confrontation/debate between pro and anti democracy voices on the streets of Hong Kong. You can see one video of some of it here. Soon after the moments shown above, the anti democracy speakers left … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Hong Kong Protest Art

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Matt

The Admirality protest zone is a site of astounding creative and cooperative protest. In addition to clearly marked barricade places to jump walls, each spot is dutifully attended by a protester helping people cross the walls. This amazing statue stands … Continue reading →

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One Full Day at Hong Kong Protests

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Matt

Spent a lot of time at Admirality and Mong Kok protests sites on my first full day in Hong Kong. Admirality is a huge area taken over by the protesting students. They have constructed crazy barricades to the adjoining streets … Continue reading →

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Mong Kok (video)

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Matt

My first visit to Hong Kong democracy protest site Mong Kok. It was just 9 am when I arrived. Things were pretty quiet. Every little while something would happen and the protesters would cheer. For example a couple times middle … Continue reading →

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Observing the Hong Kong Protests

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Matt

I decided to travel to Hong Kong to learn what I might learn. In fact, I am in Hong Kong right now. As you probably know, Hong Kong is currently the scene of a huge democracy protest. Three major locations … Continue reading →