Hong Kong Protesters ‘Sing Hallelujah to the Lord’

A Christian hymn became the anthem of the massive Hong Kong protests over the weekend and last week. The simple five-word song, “Sing Hallelujah to the Lord,” written in a somber minor key, has echoed from walkways and shelters.

Some protesters call it a symbol of unity. Others say it is a form of protection against police. Still, others said it was to persuade the Catholic government leader, Carrie Lam, to respect the protest. The hymn also reflects Christianity’s influence on the protest against unjust actions by the Chinese government.

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