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Torch relay cheered in Hong Kong

Article published on the 2008-05-02 Latest update 2008-08-06 14:12 TU

Official Olympic Games torch(Source: Beijing2008.cn)

Official Olympic Games torch
(Source: Beijing2008.cn)

The Olympic torch hit the streets of Hong Kong on Friday, where tens of thousands cheered in the streets, a contrast to its previous stops, where festivities to celebrate the Beijing-hosted games had been marred by pro-Tibet and human rights demonstrations. The flame will head to mainland China on Sunday.

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Some 20 people were detained along the route of the torch relay by Hong Kong police following minor scuffles, a change from the massive -- and sometimes violent -- protests in its previous stops in London, Paris and San Francisco.

"We just want the world to know that there are many people in Hong Kong who are supporting the Chinese people," said Albert Ho, a Hong Kong legislator.

Windsurfer Lee Lai-Shan, Hong Kong's only Olympic gold winner, began the eight-hour relay on Friday.

In related news, US actress and activist Mia Farrow spoke from Hong Kong, accusing China on Friday of "underwriting the atrocities in Darfur" and appealed to Chinese leaders to stop the unrest.