The moment of history (Photography）

Photography is the most authentic carrier to record history. A certain moment in my life meets history. 

Protest rally at the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney on June 4, 2024  Sony  a6600

The scene of the "June 4th" rally in Town Hall, Sydney  2023.6.4. Canon 5D Mark IV

Human rights day parade  Elizabeth Street, Sydney. 2022.12.10  Sony  a6600

Human rights day parade  Elizabeth Street, Sydney. 2022.12.10  Sony  a6600

A blank sheet of paper for Human Rights Day  Opear House, Sydney. 2022.12.10  Sony a6600

Freedom rally for Iran   Relmore Park, Central Station, Sydney  2022.10.1  Sony  a6600

Consulate-General of China in Sydney, Camperdow  2022.6.4  Sony a6600

Consulate-General of China in Sydney, Camperdow  2022.6.4  Sony a6600

Victoria Park, Hong Kong.  2019.6.4 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Victoria Park, Hong Kong.  2019.6.4  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Victoria Park, Hong Kong.  2019.6.4  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Victoria Park, Hong Kong.  2019.6.4  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Victoria Park, Hong Kong.  2019.6.4   Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Victoria Park, Hong Kong.  2019.6.4  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Victoria Park, Hong Kong.  2019.6.4   Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Victoria Park, Hong Kong.  Photography: A Zhen  2019.6.4   Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

When I went to Victoria Park in Hong Kong for the first time in 2019, this year of June 4 candlelight rally turned out to be the last time in 30 years. 

 Hong Kong   2019.9.15  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong   2019.9.15  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong   2019.9.15  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong   2019.9.27  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong   2019.9.27  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong   2019.9.27  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong   2019.9.29  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong   2019.9.29  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong  2019.10.1  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong    2019.10.1   Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong   2019.10.1  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong  2019.10.1  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hong Kong   2019.10.1 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

It is not because there is hope that we resist, but only if you resist can there be hope…. The people of Hong Kong

In 2019 Hong Kong was on fire. This unforgettable memory bore witness to the fracturing of an era. For 30 years, candles for June 4 have been lit in Victoria Park. To defend the home of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, the people of Hong Kong showed heaven and earth with their outcry to boost their courage. This city of heroes loudly sang out: “ Glory to Hong Kong !”

June 4, 2019 was the first time I took part in for the June Four Candlelight Vigil rally in Victoria Park in Hong Kong. I was shattered, moved, ashamed. Afterwards I focused on the protest marches in Hong Kong against the China extradition bill. The spiritual force of the people of Hong Kong inspired my soul to photograph, to video and perform, and immersing myself in the witnessing of this history was unforgettable and remember. 

Xiao Lu

30 March 2021 in Sydney, Australia