Thousands of parents and children took to the streets on Mother's Day to demand smaller school classes.
The Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union, which organised yesterday's demonstration, estimated that 5,000 people took part, while the police put the figure at 3,500. It was the union's fourth rally to seek smaller class sizes.
The protesters gathered at Chater Garden and Statue Square at 3pm. Most of them chanted slogans and wore yellow ribbons to symbolise their push for reduced class sizes.
Mothers who took part in the protest carried pink carnations handed out by the union.
Union leader Cheung Man-kwong said he was satisfied with the turnout.
'This is really touching - many families have decided to give up their [Mothers' Day] celebrations to come here,' he said.
'It shows that parents care about their children's education more than many things.'