#may 35

[eelycool]

i know pride month is a whimsical and happy time for you all but let’s not forget the atrocities committed on this day in Tiananmen Square which the Chinese government continues to actively censor. I myself was ignorant before, but the truth behind why your gacha games may not be fully working this week is too shocking to ignore. Tiananmen square. June fourth, 1989. Do not forget. Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it. If this post reaches even one person, and you take interest in the wellbeing of your country, this post has served its purpose. Below is a link to some basic information regarding the massacre. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_Tiananmen_Square_protests_and_massacre

1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre - Wikipedia

[fyeahcindie]

In Hong Kong, lighting a candle for Tiananmen victims is now a crime

Wearing black, or being in or around Victoria Park on the anniversary, could also land someone a one-year sentence in jail.

Cui Jian 崔健 - Nothing to My Name

[lenbryant]

Warning: "The Tank Man" documentary from PBS's Frontline contains scenes of graphic violence as a peaceful student uprising is suppressed by the authoritarian state.

[specifiedsleep]

i love may 35th such an awesome day where nothing happened 😀

[mofolinux]

[fyeahcindie]

Cui Jian 崔健

[fyeahcindie]

Such a powerful song. Cui Jian 崔健-Nothing To My Name "一无所有"

The above clip included a translation of the lyrics:

How long have I been asking you When will you come with me? But you always laugh at me For I have nothing to my name. I want to give you my hope I want to help make you free But you always laugh at me For I have nothing to my name. Oh... when will you come with me? Oh... when will you come with me? The earth is turning under your feet The waters of life are flowing free But you always laugh at me For I have nothing to my name. Why do you laugh at the pack on my back? Why do I always keep on going? The old horse stands before you With nothing to my name. Oh... when will you come with me? Oh... when will you come with me? I tell you I've been waiting a long time I tell you, here's my final plea I want to grab you by the hands And take you away with me. Your hands, they are trembling Your eyes, they overflow with tears Do you really mean to tell me You love me as I am? Oh... when will you come with me? Oh... then you will come with me.

Just noticed that Matzka has covered this classic, Not quite as emotional, but still good: