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Fundraising concert raises HK$35mil for Sichuan quake victims

June 3, 2008 by Yein Jee

More than 200 Chinese artists joined hands at a fundraising concert on June 1 in Hong Kong to raise funds for the Sichuan quake victims. They managed to collect close to HK$35 millions (US$4.5 millions) from the show. Image by Xinhuanet.

Artiste 512 fund-raising concert in Hong Kong

The 8-hour marathon concert was part of the Artistes 512 Fund Raising Campaign. It’s led by Hong Kong pop star Andy Lau and a few others. Celebrities and artists from mainland-China, Hong Kong and Taiwan took part in the event.

Some of the big names who participated include Alan Tam, A-mei, Eric Tsang, Harlem Yu, Hu Jun, Jackie Chan, Jacky Cheung, Jay Chou, Kelly Chen, Leon Lai, Lin Chi-Ling, Richie Jen, Samuel Hui, Sun Nan and Tony Leung etc.

[Update] They organisers will continue to accept donations until June 7. Also check out the campaign music video featuring various artists.

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: Charity projects, Chinese showbiz, HK showbiz, Hong Kong

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