Hong Kong's peo democracy activists shaved their heads Tuesday in a symbolic act of protest against China's increased political control over the city.
"It is our determination to show we can give something up in order to fight for something more important," said Benny Tai, an Occupy co-founder and local academic.
Among those who had their heads shorn were the three founders of Occupy Central.Pro-Beijing protesters tried to disrupt the head shaving event.
#OccupyCentral Central leaders shave heads ‘to show determination for #HK democracy pic.twitter.com/zplD1bkvxZ
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) September 9, 2014
"It is our determination to show we can give something up in order to fight for something more important," said Benny Tai, an Occupy co-founder and local academic.
Among those who had their heads shorn were the three founders of Occupy Central.Pro-Beijing protesters tried to disrupt the head shaving event.
#HongKong Legco member Tanya Chan has head shaved- symbolic preparation for 'era of resistance' pic.twitter.com/o7O0h7k5hG
— Occupy Central 和平佔中 (@OCLPHK) September 9, 2014
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