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  Local Action in Hong Kong - Preserving Culture and History

  Victory of People's Power                       
  Preserving Queen's Pier In-situ
  July-August 2007
  Queen's Pier, Central, Hong Kong

Defend the Queen

Ho Loy of Local Action, the activist group fighting for the preservation of the Queen's Pier in-situ, sits on top of the pier vowing to defend it.

Ho, one of the lead peaceful protesters against the demolition of the Star Ferry Pier in Nov/Dec 2006, was arrested, prosecuted and convicted of criminal damage for defending her belief and insistance in preserving Hong Kong's heritage and public assets.

Ho, dubbed "Woman Warrior of Star Ferry" by the press, is now appealing against her sentence while performing the 120 hours of community service ordered. (News report)


Update 10 Aug 2007


R I P

The death knell for Queen's Pier sounds upon High Court's ruling to dismiss the judicial review.

 Update 7 Aug 2007


Judicial Review

Ho Loy and Chu Hoi Dick of Local Action feel good after the Judicial Review at the High Court.

Update 6 Aug 2007


Panel of Speakers

Forum on judicial review and citizens' rights near Queen's Pier organized by Local Action.


Ho Loy Tunes In

Perched on the stack of police barracades, Ho Loy, the joint petitioners with Chu Hoi Dick for judicial review, tunes in the discussions.

Update 5 Aug 2007


MyRadio Host: Wong Yuk Man

Wong Yuk Man always draws a large crowd with his sharp tongue.


Hunger Strikers Interviewed

MyRadio Host Dr Lo Wing Lok talks with Chan King Fai and Chan Fa Yuen, 2 of the 3 hunger strikers at Queen's Pier..


We Shall Overcome

Chan King Fai, Chow See Chung, Chan Fa Yuen, Bobo and Julian conclude the MyRadio show near Queen's Pier with an uplifting song.


Sad Song for the Queen

Ah Yan plays the erhu while Jason plays the guitar under the surveillance of the police.

 Update 1 Aug 2007


Celebrate

Ah Cho joins in the celebration at midnight on August 1.

 Update 31 July 2007 - D-Day


S O S

On the last day before the notified clearing, a SOS sign was lit on top of Queen's Pier under the full moon.

Lighting installation by Ho Loy, the activist dubbed "Woman Warrior of Star Ferry" by the press, who was convicted of criminal damage during a peaceful protest in defending the Star Ferry pier in Dec 2006. (News report)

Update 29 July 2007 - People's Forum


Conviction

Chu Hoi Dick of Local Action clarifies his conviction on the preservation of Queen's Pier and public space.


Wrong Again

Members of Local Action express their sentiment as Lam Cheng Yuet Ngor, Secretary for Development speaks at the Queen's Pier Forum.


Overwhelmed

Tears fills the eyes of Bobo of Local Action as she sings pro-grassroot movements songs with over 500 people at the People's Forum.

 Update 28 July 2007 - Hunger Strike


Still Surviving

Day 2: Chan King Fai, 1 of the 3 Hunger Striker is still going strong.


Hunger Strike

The 3 Hunger Strikers check out press coverage on their action.


Defend the Queen

The banner "Defend the Queen" still flies on top of Queen's Pier.


D-Day

At 1 am on 31 July, many supporters are still streaming-in to Queen's Pier.

   Victory of People's Power                       
  Preserving Queen's Pier In-situ
  1 July 2007 (Sunday) | 6 - 10 pm
  Queen's Pier, Central, Hong Kong

1 July 2007

At 6 pm, I happened to pass by the old Star Ferry pier in Central after the annual July 1 Rally. It is sad to see that the historical Star Ferry Clock Tower had been demolished by Government who is deemed disrespectful of the culture, the history and the collective memory of the people of Hong Kong. Now, the Star Ferry Clock Tower is gone forever.

Then I noticed something extraordinary was happening at Queen's Pier nearby.

This Photo Essay is dicated to the brave and courageous young people known as "Local Action" who is erving the people of Hong kong selflessly and tirelessly.

It also serves to document what happened that magical eveining.

The same Photo Essay is on display at Queen's Pier on the east side of the wall next to the four vertical banners.

Like the July 1 Rally, this is another up-lifting story of the victory of People's Power in Hong Kong!



Dire Precedence

The Star Ferry Clock Tower has been demolished by Government who is deemed disrespectful of the culture, history and the collective memory of the people of Hong Kong. Now, the Star Ferry Clock Tower is gone forever.


Joint Petition

The Queen's Pier, constructed in 1953, was named a first-grade heritage by the Antiquities Advisory Board. A petition to preserve Queen's Pier in-situ was signed by 400 people in the arts and culture arena.


Police Deployed

Using the excuse of concerns for the safety of the public viewing fireworks, a large number of police and Civil Services Aids troops were deployed with barricades, in an attempt to clear the peaceful protesters by force.


Grass-root Support

"Local Action", a group of activists has been guarding the Pier since 25 April 2007. Father Franco Mella, a staunch supporter of grass-root movements lends his support.


Civil Aid

A large number of Civil Services Aids troops were deployed to assist the police in an attempt to clear the peaceful protesters by force.


Appeal for Support

Bobo of "Local Action" appeals to the people for support to preserve Queen's Pier.


Press Presence

Reporters from newspapers and TV stations heard the rumour and arrived in droves.


Photo Memory

Locals and tourists came to take pictures to have a record of the historical site for their memory.


Celebration

After confrontation for 2-3 hours, the police withdrew from its attempted clearing. "Local Action" group celebrates with the people visiting Queen's Pier with dancing and music.


People's Power

This is a Victory for People's Power!



Photo Essay

This Photo Essay is also on display at Queen's Pier.

 
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