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Hong Kong Digital Vision: December 2007 :: Photoblog in Hong Kong


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Sunday, December 30, 2007

Burning Tires

Burning Tires outside Hong Kong Government House by League of Social Democrats (社會民主連線) members
From Left : Koo Sze-yiu(古思堯) , Tsang Kin-shing (曾健成/阿牛) and Andrew To Kwan-hang(陶君行) buring tires outside the Hong Kong Government House.
Stock Photo ID: hkdigit-071229-174738

Date: 29 Dec., 2007
Equipment: Canon 40D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens

Hong Kong: League of Social Democrats (社會民主連線/社民連) members including Leung Kwok-hung (梁國雄) aka Long Hair burded tries outside Hong Kong Government House to show strong dissatisfaction no universal suffrage in the 2012.

Leung Kwok-hung (梁國雄) aka Long Hair (長毛)
Leung Kwok-hung (梁國雄) aka Long Hair (長毛)
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Hong Kong Police soon take off fire extinguishers and sprayed to the burning tires.
Hong Kong Police soon take off fire extinguishers and sprayed to the burning tires.
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Saturday, December 29, 2007

Democracy Delayed is Democracy Denied

Democracy Delayed is Democracy Denied
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Date: 29 Dec., 2007
Equipment: Canon 40D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens

Hong Kong: Thousand of protesters including Pan Democrats Legislators holding banner written "Democracy Delayed is Democracy Denied" march from Hong Kong Legislative Council at Central to Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre at Wanchai where China officials will brief community representatives on the NPC decision. Then they go back to Government House, where another briefing take place.

Democracy Delayed is Democracy Denied
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NPC confirm Hong Kong may be allowed to choose its leader through a direct election in 2017, and all its lawmakers by 2020 at the earliest. Changes would need to be made gradually, starting in 2012, the date of the next leadership race.

Democracy Delayed is Democracy Denied : Szeto Wah (司徒華)
Szeto Wah (司徒華)
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Democracy Delayed is Democracy Denied : Yeung Sum (楊森)
Yeung Sum (楊森)
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Democracy Delayed is Democracy Denied : Raymond Wong Yuk-man (黃毓民)
Raymond Wong Yuk-man (黃毓民)
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Democracy Delayed is Democracy Denied : Alan Leong Kah-kit (梁家傑),  Martin Lee Chu-ming (李柱銘)
Alan Leong Kah-kit (梁家傑), Martin Lee Chu-ming (李柱銘)
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Democracy Delayed is Democracy Denied
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Thursday, December 20, 2007

Hark the Angels Sing

The Angel Singing in front of International Finance Centre Tower 2 (國際金融中心二期) : Light of the World (世界的光) at Central Hong Kong
Stock Photo ID: hkdigit-071218-181355

Event: Light of the World (世界的光)
Place: Statue Square, Central (中環 皇后像廣場)
Equipment: Canon 40D, Sigma 10-22mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens

The lower left is the tallest building, International Finance Centre Tower 2 (國際金融中心二期) in Hong Kong.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Light of the World

Light of the World (世界的光) : 4-storey tall Christmas tree at Statue Square, Central (四層樓高巨型聖誕)
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Event: Light of the World (世界的光)
Place: Statue Square, Central (中環 皇后像廣場)
Equipment: Canon 40D, Sigma 10-22mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Although we miss the 35 meters height Dazzling Christmas Tree (千色聖誕樹) last year, there is still have a 4-storey tall Christmas tree at Statue Square, Central, as a backdrop of a large stage. Nearby, floats a nativity scene of Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus in the fountain and a 15-foot cross to hang your prayer requests.

On Friday nights, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, entertainers, artistes, carolers and groups through Hong Kong will be celebrating this special season until 1 Jan. On 24 & 31 Dec, there will be 12-hour non-stop singing and performances that will be memorable and special countdown activities.

Live performances:
24 Dec, 2007: Noon – 1am
25 & 26 Dec., 2007: Noon – 11pm
28 Dec, 2007: Noon – 2pm, 5pm – 10pm
29 & 30 Dec, 2007: 3pm – 10pm

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Monday, December 17, 2007

Bian Lian Master Wai Shui-kwan

Bian Lian Master Wai Shui-kwan (變臉大師 韋瑞群)
Bian Lian Master Wai Shui-kwan (變臉大師 韋瑞群) perform his face changing technique during Aisa Ethnic Cultural Performances 2007.
Stock Photo ID: hkdigit-071202-160522

Event: Asia Ethnic Cultural Performances 2007 (2007 亞裔藝采)
Place: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza (香港文化中心露天廣場)
Equipment: Canon 40D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

Face Changing Master Mr. Wai Shui-kwan (韋瑞群) started his Chinese Opera, Martial Arts, Acrobatics, and Traditional Chinese Magic at age 12. In 1993 he went to Sichuan Province to study its famous Face Changing Opera. He has transformed the old technique to the new and passed it on to his favourite student Miss. Anna Chau Ah Mui. They often perform together on numerous occasions. Their high record of 'face changes' is 55 pieces within a performance. Recently Master Wai also invented a costume-changing technique, which earned him and Miss. Chau the name of "Hong Kong's National Treasure".

Bian Lian Master Wai Shui-kwan (變臉大師 韋瑞群)
No more face to change?
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Friday, December 14, 2007

Asia Ethnic Cultural Performances 2007

Asia Ethnic Cultural Performances 2007 (2007 亞裔藝采)
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Event: Asia Ethnic Cultural Performances 2007 (2007 亞裔藝采)
Place: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza (香港文化中心露天廣場)
Equipment: Canon 40D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

Asia ethnic cultural performances was staged on 2 December, 2007 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza from 2.30pm to 5pm featuring Japanese ethnic performances such as wadaiko, judo, traditional music and dance as well as Chinese traditional stage arts.

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Thursday, December 13, 2007

Bian Lian

Bian Lian - Sichuan Opera (川劇 變臉)
Bian Lian - Sichuan Opera (川劇 變臉)
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Event: Asia Ethnic Cultural Performances 2007 (2007 亞裔藝采)
Place: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza (香港文化中心露天廣場)
Equipment: Canon 40D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

Bian Lian (變臉) aka "Face-Changing" is an ancient Chinese dramatic art that is part of the more general Sichuan opera (川劇).

Bian Lian - Sichuan Opera (川劇 變臉)
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Performers wear brightly colored costumes and move to quick, dramatic music. Their faces are vividly colored, for they are wearing masks.

Bian Lian - Sichuan Opera (川劇 變臉)
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However, within seconds, these masks change, revealing a completely new and vibrant visage.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Canon Kid Lens

Canon Kid Lens
Don't tell me your gear is heavy again, even the kid can carry the "big gun" by one hand.

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Tuesday, December 11, 2007

David Atherton

 David Atherton (艾德敦) conduct for Swire Symphony under the Stars ( 太古《港樂‧星夜‧交響曲》)
David Atherton (艾德敦) conducting Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra for Swire Symphony under the Stars concert
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David Atherton OBE, (born 3 January 1944) is an English conductor.

Atherton was born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. When studied music at Cambridge University where his operatic conducting aroused much interest. After becoming the youngest conductor ever to appear at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, he spent twelve years there as resident conductor giving over 150 performances. He has also appeared regularly with English National Opera, Canadian Opera Company and Glyndebourne Festival Opera, and has a particularly close relationship with the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

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Zuo Zhang

Zuo Zhang (左章) at Swire Symphony under the Stars ( 太古《港樂‧星夜‧交響曲》)
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"Born in China, Zhang started to learn the piano at the age of 5 in Germany. She returned to China in 1995 and continued her piano studies under the tutelage of Professor Dan Zhao Yi. In 2006, she was awarded a full scholarship to continue her study at the coveted Eastman School of Music. Zhang Zuo has won many competitions and performances in China and abroad including the first prize in the American Gina Bachauer International Young Artists Piano Competition, the Ukraine Krainev International Piano Competition for young pianists and the first prize at the 1st International Piano Concerto Competition in China last year." - from HKPO

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Swire Symphony under the Stars

Swire Symphony under the Stars ( 太古《港樂‧星夜‧交響曲》)
Swire Symphony under the Stars ( 太古《港樂‧星夜‧交響曲》) : Handel : Royal Fireworks Music
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Event: Swire Symphony under the Stars ( 太古《港樂‧星夜‧交響曲》)
Date: 30, Nov., 2007 (Friday)
Place: Happy Valley Racecourse Recreation Ground
Equipment: Canon 40D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

Swire Symphony under the Stars ( 太古《港樂‧星夜‧交響曲》)
Happy Valley Racecourse Recreation Ground
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On 1 December 2006, 20,000 audience members witnessed the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HKPO)’s Symphony under the Stars – the largest outdoor symphonic concert in this city – and all free tickets were given out in three days! This year, on Friday at 7pm on 30 November, HKPO will move to the Happy Valley Racecourse Recreation Ground for another magnificent musical evening under the magical night sky

Swire Symphony under the Stars ( 太古《港樂‧星夜‧交響曲》)
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
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Under the baton of Conductor Laureate David Atherton, the Hong Kong Philharmonic will play a range of easy-listening Western and Chinese classical hits, including excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet music, The Nutcracker, Handel’s Royal Fireworks Music (alledgely attracting an audience of 12,000 at its premiere and causing a three-hour traffic jam on the London bridge) and Hua Yan-jun’s Moon Reflection in the Er Quan. Chinese pianist Zuo Zhang will also share the stage with the HKPO in Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, a romantic classic made timeless by the movie Somewhere in time. TV celebrity Patrick Dunn will again take to the stage to be master of ceremony for this special event.

Swire Symphony under the Stars ( 太古《港樂‧星夜‧交響曲》)
Chinese pianist Zuo Zhang (左章)
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Artists
Conductor: David Atherton (艾德敦)
Swire Symphony under the Stars ( 太古《港樂‧星夜‧交響曲》) : David Atherton (艾德敦)
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Piano: Zuo Zhang (左章)
Swire Symphony under the Stars ( 太古《港樂‧星夜‧交響曲》) : Zuo Zhang (左章)
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Programme
Copland : Fanfare for the Common Man
Tchaikovsky : Excepts from Nutcracker
Rachmaninov : Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini
Rossini : William Tell: overture
Hua Yan-jun : Moon Reflection in the Er Quan
Faure : Pavane
Handel : Royal Fireworks Music

More info at HKPO website.

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Monday, December 10, 2007

Hong Kong Rugby Sevens

Hong Kong Rugby Sevens at Hong Kong Stadium (香港七人欖球賽)

Place: Hong Kong Stadium (香港大球場 was known as 香港政府大球場)
Equipment: Canon 40D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens

The Hong Kong Sevens (香港七人欖球賽) (referred to as Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens for sponsorship reasons) is considered the premier tournament on the IRB Sevens World Series in rugby union. It is held annually at the last weekend of March in Hong Kong and is organised by the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU). The tournament lasts 2 and a half days, commencing on a Friday afternoon, and concluding on the Sunday evening.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens at Hong Kong Stadium (香港七人欖球賽)

Place: Hong Kong Stadium (香港大球場 was known as 香港政府大球場)
Equipment: Canon 40D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens

The Hong Kong Sevens (香港七人欖球賽) (referred to as Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens for sponsorship reasons) is considered the premier tournament on the IRB Sevens World Series in rugby union. It is held annually at the last weekend of March in Hong Kong and is organised by the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU). The tournament lasts 2 and a half days, commencing on a Friday afternoon, and concluding on the Sunday evening.

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