關於 africa day activities ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

NYDeTour週末何處去：7/10-7/11 (Sat & Sun)

＊7/10 (Sat) Portugal in SoHo 2021
隨著歐美陸續解封，跨國旅行應該會是下一波熱門活動。葡萄牙是小編最喜歡的歐洲國家之一，很想再去走走。星期六下午2:30-6pm，在SoHo有一個介紹葡萄牙的文化與觀光活動。有美食也有音樂表演。有計劃到葡萄牙旅行的朋友可以去看看收集一些資訊。
地點：Juan Pablo Duarte Square, (Corner of Canal Street & 6th Ave)
時間：7/10 (Sat) 2:30pm-6pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/222866222989389/

＊7/10 (Sat) Queens Night Market free entry
每星期六在Flushing Meadow Corona Park的New York Hall of Science旁的皇后區夜市從這禮拜開始免費入場。星期六也晚想逛夜市吃吃喝喝的朋友可以去看看。
地點：New York Hall of Science
時間：7/10 (Sat) 4pm-midnight
http://queensnightmarket.com/

＊7/10 Plurality. Summer Exhibition of Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition
想逛藝展的朋友星期六在Red Hook的Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition有駐村義務家的聯展。有包括繪畫，雕塑，攝影等多種藝術作品展出。
地點：BWAC, 481 Van Brunt Street, Door 7, Red Hook, Brooklyn
時間：7/10 (Sat) 1pm-6pm
https://bwac.org/exhibitions_visit/plurality/

＊7/10 (Sat) Go Africa Carnival
想感受非洲音樂舞蹈文化的朋友，星期六在西哈林有一項嘉年華會，有兩個舞台分別有非洲與加勒比海的音樂舞蹈以及時尚發表等演出。是充滿熱情的活動。免費入場，須先登記。
地點：116th Street between 7th & 8th Avenue, Harlem, NY
時間：7/10 (Sat) 10am-6pm
https://goafricacarnival.org/registration/

＊7/10 (Sat) LES Culture and Community Day
在東村和下東城的朋友，星期六下午在Avenue B有一個Block Party，有音樂表演，書籍導讀以及當地藝術家的作品展覽。
地點：Avenue B bet, E. 8th & 9th Street
時間：7/10 (Sat) 2pm-6pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/345781403734162/

7/11 (Sun) Open Studios Residency at Brooklyn Bridge Park
星期天在Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1的Harbor View Lawn有一項舞蹈表演，將由Fogo Azul NYC和Oyu Oro Afro-Cuban Experimental Dance Ensemble擔綱表演。如果到DUMBO或是Brooklyn Heights附近，可以來看看。
地點：Harbor View Lawn at Pier 1 of Brooklyn Bridge Park
時間：7/11 (Sun) 10am-2pm
https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/events/open-studios/all/

＊7/11 (Sun) Harlem Meer Performance Festival
星期天下午在Central Park的Charles A. Dana Discovery Center有免費的音樂表演，由Afro Dominicano表演有拉美非洲風格的爵士樂。是週日午後放鬆慢舞的好去處！
地點：Charles A Dana Discovery Center (Central Park North/110th Street入口)
時間：7/11 (Sun) 2pm
https://www.centralparknyc.org/activities/events/harlem-meer-performance-festival-afro-dominicano-band

＊7/11 (Sun) Amplified Sundays at Pier I of Riverside Park
星期六傍晚在UWS的Pier I 有免費的音樂表演，這星期是由西班牙樂風的Vicki Kristina Barcelona 演出。看夕陽，聽音樂，是為週末假期做美好結尾的好活動。
地點：Pier I of Riverside Park (W. 70th Street)
時間：7/11 (Sun) 7pm
https://riversideparknyc.org/event/amplified-sundays-14/?instance_id=9021

這星期天和星期一是今年觀看Manhattanhenge最後兩天的機會。希望能有個好天氣可以看到！

想念Porto的夕陽!

【LIVE🔴多國元首峰會發表演說】

「哥本哈根民主高峰會」就「從香港戰場為民主奮鬥（Fighting for Democracy – From the Battlegrounds of Hong Kong）」發表演說，有幸成為峰會首位發言嘉賓。

部份出席峰會政界領袖：

美國國務卿蓬佩奧
US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo

台灣總統蔡英文
President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Dr. Tsai Ing-wen

歐盟委員會副主席堯羅娃
European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova

北大西洋公約組織副秘書長傑瓦納
NATO Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Geoana

前美國國務卿凱瑞
68th US Secretary of State (2013-2017) John Kerry

前美國國務卿歐布萊特
64th US Secretary of State (1997-2001) Madeleine Albright

前澳洲總理滕博爾
29th Australian Prime Minister (2015-2018) Malcolm Turnbull

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2020 Copenhagen Democracy Summit
Fighting for Democracy – From the Battlegrounds of Hong Kong
Joshua Wong
18 June 2020

Thank you so much for inviting me to speak, Ryan. I say this knowing I might not have the chance to do so again in the future, and this is not an exaggeration. Many of you still recall the scene when millions of Hong Kongers took to the street last year. We opposed the extradition arrangements that would’ve essentially allowed legalized kidnapping: Hong Kongers found guilty of breaking Chinese law could be sent to stand trial in a Chinese court. The authorities eventually withdrew the bill under tremendous pressure, but they also responded our demand to full democracy with oppressive policing forces. The number of arrested protested since last summer is already more than the number of prisoners in Hong Kong right now. More than thousands were arrested and charged with rioting. Many more injured or even went missing.

New Crackdown

This prolonged struggle with the Chinese Communist Party for years now. The Umbrella Movement broke out in 2014 demanding that Beijing lived up to its promises of democracy. But rather than doing so in honour of the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984, Xi Jinping’s crackdown on our autonomy has only intensified over time.

What Xi Jinping learnt from Hong Kong’s democratic movement last year is to become more draconic and oppressive. It would be best to have me sent across the border to stand trial directly than to engage in dynamic diplomatic talks and negotiation. Therefore, precisely one year afterwards, when I am attending this summit, Beijing's legislature, the NPCSC, at the same time holds meetings, finalizing a sweeping national security law that targets democratic activists like myself.

Under the pretext of ‘national security’, this law purports to target acts of “collusion with foreign forces’’. Beijing did not define what is ‘’collusion’’, but it will wield massive discretionary power to punish activists and electoral candidates on the one hand, and cut off Hong Kong from the international society and their crucial support, on the other. Take this occasion as an example, I’m convinced that every word comes from my mouth today could well become proof of crime at the Chinese courtroom in the near future. Worse still, not only can democratic activists and legislators who have participated in international advocacy efforts be barred from running elections or even imprisoned, INGOs and other organizations, including their personnel and assets, can also be subject to legal persecution.

So the developments in Hong Kong have changed quite swiftly. Large-scale protests defying the communist government may no longer be an option. It could be my last testimony when I am still free, yet prosecuted and put behind bars under the sweeping security law. Our long march to democracy will be forced into a prolonged period of fierce crackdown, perhaps similar to what Poland experienced in the Communist era, with secret police agency stationed in the city.

The Wounds of Hong Kong are Proof of Defying Beijing’s Oppression

These scenarios may create a stark contrast with the impression we usually have to a cosmopolitan Hong Kong famous for its international financial centre. The economic freedom, free flow of capital and freedom to information we used to enjoy in Hong Kong, will fade away after the law imposed. It is also the Sword of Damocles over all investors and ex-pats living and working on this island. When geopolitical tension intensifies, ex-pats can fall victim to the ill-defined law and China's hostage diplomacy. In the past, two Canadian nationals were detained for nearly two years as retaliation to Huawei's executive Meng Wanzhou's arrest, let alone Swedish NGO worker Peter Dahlin, Australian writer Yang Hengjun and Taiwanese NGO activist Lee Ming-che. Foreign journalists, human rights workers and academics were barred from Hong Kong. When China makes national security its priority, no one is safe.

Citizen journalists, booksellers, NGO workers, religious groups, online bloggers, booksellers, writers, human rights defenders or even critics of government policies are put behind bars. Amnesty International also raised concerns about its spill-out effects on economic activities and online speech. Once the law reaches out its claw to this beacon of liberty on China's soul, this vibrant civil society is on the brink of collapse.

Certainly, I would devote whatever efforts I can to defy this new round of oppression. But Beijing’s continued moves to crush democracy in Xinjiang and in Hong Kong also explain the Goliath we are facing is not as fierce as it looks like. In the past two decades, Beijing’s aggressive expansion in Europe, Asia and Africa has given a warning signal to democratic states all over the world. The world is awakening from the Chinese Nightmare. If we are determined to safeguard democratic aspirations, we must act to defy China's dictatoral grip.

Towards Democracy: Pain, Tears and Compassion.

In Hong Kong, we had experienced many depressing moments last year when state-mobilized mobs attacked passengers in the metro station, when police forcefully entered the university campus to arrest and to torture protestors, when witnessing countless students younger than me were put behind bars. What drives us to continue our struggle? My answer is compassion.

As my dear friend, Brian Leung said, ‘’Hong Kong Belongs to Everyone Who Shares Its Pain’’. In the previous year, we burst into tears mourning the death of protestors, we shared boxes of surgical masks to one another to defend ourselves from the Coronavirus. I also pray for protesters who are forced to leave our home because of their sacrifice in the movement. I pray for brothers who are struggled in jail now and I pray for those who will become political refugees soon. They are the reasons I’m still fighting in this battle. As we grow in pain, in tears and in compassion, I believe we shall succeed one day.

Thank you.

【LIVE🔴多國元首峰會發表演說】

「哥本哈根民主高峰會」就「從香港戰場為民主奮鬥（Fighting for Democracy – From the Battlegrounds of Hong Kong）」發表演說，有幸成為峰會首位發言嘉賓。

部份出席峰會政界領袖：

美國國務卿蓬佩奧
US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo

台灣總統蔡英文
President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Dr. Tsai Ing-wen

歐盟委員會副主席堯羅娃
European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova

北大西洋公約組織副秘書長傑瓦納
NATO Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Geoana

前美國國務卿凱瑞
68th US Secretary of State (2013-2017) John Kerry

前美國國務卿歐布萊特
64th US Secretary of State (1997-2001) Madeleine Albright

前澳洲總理滕博爾
29th Australian Prime Minister (2015-2018) Malcolm Turnbull

—————————

2020 Copenhagen Democracy Summit
Fighting for Democracy – From the Battlegrounds of Hong Kong
Joshua Wong
18 June 2020

Thank you so much for inviting me to speak, Ryan. I say this knowing I might not have the chance to do so again in the future, and this is not an exaggeration. Many of you still recall the scene when millions of Hong Kongers took to the street last year. We opposed the extradition arrangements that would’ve essentially allowed legalized kidnapping: Hong Kongers found guilty of breaking Chinese law could be sent to stand trial in a Chinese court. The authorities eventually withdrew the bill under tremendous pressure, but they also responded our demand to full democracy with oppressive policing forces. The number of arrested protested since last summer is already more than the number of prisoners in Hong Kong right now. More than thousands were arrested and charged with rioting. Many more injured or even went missing.

New Crackdown

This prolonged struggle with the Chinese Communist Party for years now. The Umbrella Movement broke out in 2014 demanding that Beijing lived up to its promises of democracy. But rather than doing so in honour of the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984, Xi Jinping’s crackdown on our autonomy has only intensified over time.

What Xi Jinping learnt from Hong Kong’s democratic movement last year is to become more draconic and oppressive. It would be best to have me sent across the border to stand trial directly than to engage in dynamic diplomatic talks and negotiation. Therefore, precisely one year afterwards, when I am attending this summit, Beijing's legislature, the NPCSC, at the same time holds meetings, finalizing a sweeping national security law that targets democratic activists like myself.

Under the pretext of ‘national security’, this law purports to target acts of “collusion with foreign forces’’. Beijing did not define what is ‘’collusion’’, but it will wield massive discretionary power to punish activists and electoral candidates on the one hand, and cut off Hong Kong from the international society and their crucial support, on the other. Take this occasion as an example, I’m convinced that every word comes from my mouth today could well become proof of crime at the Chinese courtroom in the near future. Worse still, not only can democratic activists and legislators who have participated in international advocacy efforts be barred from running elections or even imprisoned, INGOs and other organizations, including their personnel and assets, can also be subject to legal persecution.

So the developments in Hong Kong have changed quite swiftly. Large-scale protests defying the communist government may no longer be an option. It could be my last testimony when I am still free, yet prosecuted and put behind bars under the sweeping security law. Our long march to democracy will be forced into a prolonged period of fierce crackdown, perhaps similar to what Poland experienced in the Communist era, with secret police agency stationed in the city.

The Wounds of Hong Kong are Proof of Defying Beijing’s Oppression

These scenarios may create a stark contrast with the impression we usually have to a cosmopolitan Hong Kong famous for its international financial centre. The economic freedom, free flow of capital and freedom to information we used to enjoy in Hong Kong, will fade away after the law imposed. It is also the Sword of Damocles over all investors and ex-pats living and working on this island. When geopolitical tension intensifies, ex-pats can fall victim to the ill-defined law and China's hostage diplomacy. In the past, two Canadian nationals were detained for nearly two years as retaliation to Huawei's executive Meng Wanzhou's arrest, let alone Swedish NGO worker Peter Dahlin, Australian writer Yang Hengjun and Taiwanese NGO activist Lee Ming-che. Foreign journalists, human rights workers and academics were barred from Hong Kong. When China makes national security its priority, no one is safe.

Citizen journalists, booksellers, NGO workers, religious groups, online bloggers, booksellers, writers, human rights defenders or even critics of government policies are put behind bars. Amnesty International also raised concerns about its spill-out effects on economic activities and online speech. Once the law reaches out its claw to this beacon of liberty on China's soul, this vibrant civil society is on the brink of collapse.

Certainly, I would devote whatever efforts I can to defy this new round of oppression. But Beijing’s continued moves to crush democracy in Xinjiang and in Hong Kong also explain the Goliath we are facing is not as fierce as it looks like. In the past two decades, Beijing’s aggressive expansion in Europe, Asia and Africa has given a warning signal to democratic states all over the world. The world is awakening from the Chinese Nightmare. If we are determined to safeguard democratic aspirations, we must act to defy China's dictatoral grip.

Towards Democracy: Pain, Tears and Compassion.

In Hong Kong, we had experienced many depressing moments last year when state-mobilized mobs attacked passengers in the metro station, when police forcefully entered the university campus to arrest and to torture protestors, when witnessing countless students younger than me were put behind bars. What drives us to continue our struggle? My answer is compassion.

As my dear friend, Brian Leung said, ‘’Hong Kong Belongs to Everyone Who Shares Its Pain’’. In the previous year, we burst into tears mourning the death of protestors, we shared boxes of surgical masks to one another to defend ourselves from the Coronavirus. I also pray for protesters who are forced to leave our home because of their sacrifice in the movement. I pray for brothers who are struggled in jail now and I pray for those who will become political refugees soon. They are the reasons I’m still fighting in this battle. As we grow in pain, in tears and in compassion, I believe we shall succeed one day.

Thank you.