#ClapforHK goes ahead in Hong Kong

Earlier this evening, many Hongkongers came to their windows and balconies in a city-wide round of applause to show gratitude to the city's frontline workers. The clap was initiated by the Hong Kong Community Foundation in appreciation of all the medical practitioners, emergency service workers, carers, and others who have helped the city to continue during the recent, testing times. 

The applause went ahead as scheduled, at 8pm this evening on Friday, April 3. The foundation created a #ClapforHK tag in the run up to the event, and videos of the clapping in locations across the city have since posted on social media. 

Check out some of the videos for #ClapforHK below:

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A post shared by WHY (@whyangel8) on Apr 3, 2020 at 5:05am PDT

Residents of Hong Kong high-rise making a racket in support of the city's workers

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Hongkongers make noise in Sai Ying Pun

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A post shared by Jessica Leung 化妝、日本及旅遊事物分享 (@jessupleung) on Apr 3, 2020 at 5:14am PDT

A neighbourhood comes together in applause in Kowloon.

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A post shared by J (@jschlabbers) on Apr 3, 2020 at 5:10am PDT

Celebratory moments as members of a neighbourhood clap away

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A post shared by Kaili C. (@kailicchen) on Apr 3, 2020 at 5:44am PDT

More cheers in other parts of town

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Cheers amongst Hong Kong's iconic skyscrapers