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Do You Hear The People Sing?

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do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
The eve before National Day thousands gather at the protest location, Admiralty. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
An onlooker listens to the thousands singing in unison for their beloved Hong Kong. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
A woman stops to read the posted signs lining a nearby wall. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
A protester searches for his friends within the mass crowd.
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
National Day is a public holiday within China to celebrate the People's Republic of China.
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
A protester rests after sweeping an area near some barricades of the police. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
Locals climb over a barricade to continue their route to work. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
A protester smokes a cigarette while resting on a barricade. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
A group of locals gather in debate over their views in supporting the Umbrella Movement. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
The police escort an older man from an argument within the Mong Kok protest site. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
Protesters gather in attention to watch a documentary about the Civil Rights Movement in the United States of America.
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
Many protesters set up tents to showcase art in support for the cause. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
Police begin to disassemble a barricade within Mong Kok. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
After the police leave the area, protesters reappear to carry the remains of the barricade away. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
The police force gathers within Mong Kok to keep the peace while trying to slowly remove the barricades even though the protesters show no sign of leaving. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
A local yells for the police to help disengage a fight. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
"Never give up."
"Stars can't shine without darkness."
"Art is our only salvation from the horror of existence."
"We wouldn't surrend if people don't trust us!"
"When the umbrellas open and the trumpets sound, the voice of reason and right, can be heard in the land only with difficulty. We offer the probability that you patriotism will be impugned. But I also offer you the sure and certain knowledge that we will be vindicated."
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
Although the protesters first began sleeping on the ground, the use of tents became more popular. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
During downtime some protesters read while others choose to find sleep. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
A unique art installation where one can burn an offering for the removal of these governmental officials. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
Recent college graduates gather in Admiralty to take photographs in their cap and gown. 
do you hear The People Sing? Maelyn Kahn Divinski SCAD Hong Kong umbrella movement Idealistically Real yellow umbrella
A canopy, created from umbrellas, hangs between the two bridges crossing over Admiralty. 
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