Yellow ribbons, umbrellas return as Hong Kong marks first anniversary of Occupy at once-occupied Admiralty site
A strong sense of déjà vu permeated the mood in Admiralty this afternoon as hundreds of democracy activists flocked to the once-occupied site near government headquarters to mark the first anniversary of the mass sit-ins that shocked the world.
Booths lined Tim Mei Avenue as activists gave out to other participants T-shirts, leaflets and the yellow ribbons that symbolised the Occupy movement, in scenes reminiscent of the 79-day occupation last year – minus its tumultuous start.
“I want to tell others why we have to insist on our drive,” said Kaa Cheung, a middle aged woman who was giving out yellow ribbons from her booth.
“It feels like seeing old friends. I do not know their names but I recognise many of them … [Seeing them] assures me that my goals and beliefs are right.”
