Hong Kong – 2014 – Umbrella Movement
A series of sit-in street protests, often called the Umbrella Revolution and sometimes used interchangeably with Umbrella Movement, or Occupy Movement, occurred in Hong Kong from 26 September to 15 December 2014.
The protests began after a decision regarding restrictive reforms to the electoral system. Key areas in Admiralty, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok were occupied and remained closed to traffic for 77 days.
This series of photos has been taken in Admiralty district where the headquarters of the government, the Legislative Council are located
Umbrella sign is showing every as a political symbol of resistance because it has been used to shield against the pepper spray and tear gas
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Full series on the start period of the Umbrella Movement
The series include the photo of Joshua Wong and the Umbrella Man sculpture
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Hong Kong – 2014 – Umbrella Movement
Title : lift with graffiti
Title : slogans
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Title : Patchworks of umbrellas
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Title : Post-it John Lennon Wall
Title : Post-it John Lennon Wall
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Title : Camp ground
Title : Artists installation and gardens
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Title : Singer
Title : Neon Umbrella
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Title : Umbrella Star at night
Title : Umbrella Man by artist Milk
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Title : Yellow Road
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