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Giant inflatable ducks make a splash in Hong Kong as pop-art project returns

HONG KONG: Two giant inflatable ducks made a splash in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour on Friday, marking the return of a pop-art project that sparked a frenzy in the city a decade ago. The two 18-metre-tall yellow ducks by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman resemble the bath toys many played with in their childhood. Shortly after their launch, dozens of residents and tourists flocked to the promenade near the government headquarters in Admiralty to snap photos of the ducks. Hofman said he hopes the art exhibition brings joy to the city and connects people as they make memories together. “Double duck, double luck,” he said. “In a world where we suffered from a pandemic, wars and political situations, I think it is the right moment to bring back the double luck.” The inflatable ducks will stay in Hong Kong for about two weeks. Many Hong Kongers at the promenade recalled the happiness his work brought to the shopping district of Tsim Sha Tsui in 2013.

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