"Kim Jong Un" brings Halloween humor to Hong Kong protests
Reuters
2014-10-31
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Although Halloween is not widely celebrated in Hong Kong, the festival on Friday (October 31) inspired a number of pro-democracy protesters to unleash their creativity to send a political message.
The large-scale demonstrations kicked off a month ago to protest against Beijing's decision to pre-screen candidates for the upcoming 2017 elections.
Among the costume-clad protesters was 35-year-old Kim Jong Un look-a-like, Howard, who wouldn't reveal his last name.
The Australian Chinese, who closely resembles the North Korean dictator, added a cane to his costume on Friday (October 31).
The real North Korean leader re-appeared with a cane in state media in mid October after a lengthy public absence.
A resident of Hong Kong, Howard said the Chinese Communist Party's decision was insulting to Hong Kong people.
"The CCP (Chinese Communist Party) has given Hong Kong an option that is quite insulting to the population.
Although Halloween is not widely celebrated in Hong Kong, the festival on Friday (October 31) inspired a number of pro-democracy protesters to unleash their creativity to send a political message.
The large-scale demonstrations kicked off a month ago to protest against Beijing's decision to pre-screen candidates for the upcoming 2017 elections.
Among the costume-clad protesters was 35-year-old Kim Jong Un look-a-like, Howard, who wouldn't reveal his last name.
The Australian Chinese, who closely resembles the North Korean dictator, added a cane to his costume on Friday (October 31).
The real North Korean leader re-appeared with a cane in state media in mid October after a lengthy public absence.
A resident of Hong Kong, Howard said the Chinese Communist Party's decision was insulting to Hong Kong people.
"The CCP (Chinese Communist Party) has given Hong Kong an option that is quite insulting to the population.
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