Memorials for the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989

Memorials for the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989
close-up view from below of a large white holding a torch; in upper background is large dome with clocks, a sign by the Hong Kong Federation of Students forms the lower part of the background
A white plastic statue in the backdrop of Times Square from the 20th anniversary commemorations
20th anniversary of the 4 June incident
20th anniversary of the 4 June incident

In the days following the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, many memorials and vigils were held around the world.

Hong Kong

Vindicate 4 June and Relay the Torch is an annual activity mourning the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 organised by Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China in Hong Kong Victoria Park.


Anniversary (ordinal) Year data by Alliance data by Police
1st 1990 150,000 80,000
2nd 1991 100,000 60,000
3rd 1992 80,000 28,000
4th 1993 40,000 12,000
5th 1994 40,000 12,000
6th 1995 35,000 16,000
7th 1996 45,000 16,000
8th 1997 55,000 N/A
9th 1998 40,000 16,000
10th 1999 70,000 N/A
11th 2000 45,000 N/A
12th 2001 48,000 N/A
13th 2002 45,000 N/A
14th 2003 50,000 N/A
15th 2004 82,000 48,000
16th 2005 45,000 22,000
17th 2006 44,000 19,000
18th 2007 55,000 27,000
19th 2008 48,000 18,000
20th 2009 200,000 62,800
21st 2010 150,000 113,000
22nd 2011 150,000+ 77,000

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