Hong Kong Way

Hong Kong Way
Part of 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests
Avenue of Stars
Native name 香港之路
Date23 August 2019
LocationHong Kong (along Tsuen Wan line, Kwun Tong line, Island line; parts of Tseung Kwan O line, West Rail line;[1] hiking trails on Lion Rock[2])
CauseHong Kong Government's refusal to address the 5 key demands of the anti-extradition bill movement.
ParticipantsCivil society

The Hong Kong Way was a peaceful political campaign held in Hong Kong on 23 August 2019, the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way.[3][4] The goal was to draw people's attention to the 2019 anti-extradition bill movement and the protesters' five demands for government accountability and democratic reform. Organisers estimated that 210,000 people participated.[5][6] In the early night time hours, Hongkongers joined hands to create a human chain of 50 kilometres long on both sides of Victoria Harbour, along the three main MTR lines and over the top of Lion Rock, without any disruptions to traffic.[7][8][9][10]

The action was inspired by the Baltic Way demonstration of 1989,[11] which involved two million people, and contributed to the collapse of Soviet control of the region.

  1. ^ "How 'the Hong Kong Way' united over 200,000 strangers". South China Morning Post. 27 August 2019. Archived from the original on 5 September 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Trail runners and nature lovers light up Lion Rock in show of unity". South China Morning Post. 24 August 2019. Archived from the original on 27 August 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
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