The Force Awakens at Hong Kong Disneyland as Star Wars characters wow visitors
Characters from his sci-fi franchise delight HK crowds as excitement builds for sequel
The force was with them as more than 100 Star Wars characters put on a colourful show at Hong Kong Disneyland yesterday to promote the latest offering in the popular film franchise.
Darth Vader, Padme Amidala, R2D2, stormtroopers of the Galactic Empire and rebels wowed visitors at the park during a 30-minute parade ahead of December's scheduled premiere of The Force Awakens. The film is the first in the series for more than a decade, and the first to be made since creator George Lucas sold the rights to the series to Disney.
Leading the parade were two Jedis swinging light sabres. They were followed by Darth Vader and his clone soldiers, who came in peace marching behind them.
The parade featured over 110 participants - all Star Wars fans from across Asia. Many are members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion, two global organisations of Star Wars costumers
One spectator, Rana al-Harbi, 16, from Saudi Arabia, remarked: "It was good. They were all beautiful. I wish it was longer."
Rhys Karademira, 24, from Australia, thought the parade was "magical". "I love R2D2. He is cute," he added.