Burst
Written by: Kong Fanxu, Yu Ruijing
2020-04-01 22:10
Last updated: 2020-04-01 22:10"When you see the stars in the sky, do you think of me?" It was April 1st, April Fool's Day, and the death of a generation of superstar Leslie Cheung. During SARS in 2003, Leslie Cheung leapt down at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Central. It seemed like an unforgettable and heart-breaking "joke" to countless fans. It was like a scar that had not healed, and every day today Bring the pain of fans.
In response to the epidemic of the new coronavirus pneumonia this year, the Leslie Cheung Fan Club cancelled the public mourning event for the first time in 17 years, but a group of fans still voluntarily went to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel to mourn. Entering at 6:41 in the evening, without the command of the "Baitai", the fans mourned in silence, "willing to promise him another hug in this life."
Fans remembered outside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and missed a generation of superstar Leslie Cheung. (Photo by Yu Ruijing)
"Brother" Leslie Cheung left in his 17th year. The fan club announced earlier that in response to the epidemic, they could not apply to the government for a license to hold any public event. However, starting this afternoon, fans have brought flowers and flowers to mourn outside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in succession. The greeting card in the sea of flowers says "Leslie: miss you so much! May" Glory "return to HK", "You leave but scattered All around. Brother, hold on to you. Let us wish the world a better one. "" Brother: We will miss you forever! See you in your dreams. "
Fans Staying at the Hotel Rooftop Contemplation
The number of people at the scene was not as good as in previous years, but fans' idols have continued unabated. Some fans leaned on the phone booth and looked to the hotel rooftop for contemplation. Some fans opened the picture book and wrote a stroke to describe the mood at the moment. At 6:41 in the evening, the moment when Leslie Cheung fell, more than 40 fans bowed their heads to silence, and Xuechang Street in Central became silent.
Ms. Ma and Mr. Wen attended the ceremony to mourn Leslie Cheung. Ms. Ma hoped that the music of "brother" would cheer Hong Kong people. (Photo by Yu Ruijing)
Female fan: You left, but scattered all around
Fan Ma and former boyfriend Mr. Wen gave flowers to the hotel in the afternoon. Although the two have split up for some time, "brother" has become the relationship between them. Miss Ma quoted the lyrics of "Left and Right" and said, "You left , But scattered all around, every year on April 1st, my brother's song will be broadcast around, always maintaining a lot of people. "
For the past 17 years, Miss Ma has insisted on recollecting idols on April 1 every year. When it comes to the memory of "brother", Miss Ma choked up and vomited resentment: "For many years, I have tried my best Alas, I will walk away, and I will take a lot of friends to accompany me, and my friends will help me. After 17 years, I am clear that I will leave me, and I will accept them.
"Don't worry if there are 4 people at the scene."
I was so enchanted by Leslie Cheung for many years, Miss Ma admits that the most memorable style is "Brother" and "Across the 97 Concert". "I came to the stage with red high-heeled shoes. ". Leslie Cheung's works during his lifetime were countless. The first one touched people's hearts. Ms. Ma's favorite is "Love for You". She hopes to cheer up the current Hong Kong with her song. "Anytime you have love, you are good."
Under the outbreak of the epidemic, the Hong Kong government urged the public to reduce the gathering of people, and banned strict gathering of people under the "restriction order." Ms. Ma believes that the fans are present independently. "If more than 4 people are worried, and they are not a rally today, they have been for many years, and there are no reasons for this year."
Mr. Guan from the mainland came to mourn idols for the first time, and frankly once a year, he must not come. (Photo by Yu Ruijing)
Police arrived to remind you not to gather too much
Mr. Guan, who came to Hong Kong from Jiangxi to study in Hong Kong for the first time, paid tribute to a generation of superstars at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. He learned that the "restriction order" is in effect, but frankly, "This is an annual anniversary. Don't miss it. When you come, don't think too much. ". Mr. Guan revealed that he had been in contact with Leslie Cheung's music and movies in his early years and was deeply attracted. "I think he is very professional and has done very well in movies and songs, and he has given me great encouragement."
At approximately 7 pm, several police officers arrived at the scene, noting that in response to the epidemic, they reminded the fans at the scene of "enterprise dispersal", and that they could not gather more than 4 people according to the "restriction order", and the fans gradually dispersed gradually.
Leslie Cheung
