Hong Kong marks life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo

A tribute to late Chinese Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong

A tribute to late Chinese Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong Source: AAP

Hundreds of people have gathered at a memorial in Hong Kong to pay their respects to the late Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo


Along the waterfront of Hong Kong's harbour, hundreds gathered to remember the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo.

The night featured speeches and a rock concert to mark the seventh day of his passing - a symbolic day in Chinese tradition for those who have died.

Supporters laid white flowers next to a portrait of the human rights activist.

A candle was also lit on top of an empty chair - a symbol that has become synonymous with Mr Liu after a chair was left vacant at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony as he was forbidden by the Chinese government to collect his award.






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