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Players of all ages, from professional soloists to students, including musicians from mainland China, performed together across the mega sports park on instruments including the sheng, bagpipes and harmonica.
Among the participants was retiree Alan Chan Lun, 74, a member of the Clover Five Harmonica Ensemble with 12 years of experience, who joined as part of the Hong Kong Harmonica Association’s 329-member contingent.
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“Whether or not we actually break the world record is secondary to me. Hong Kong needs more events like this to boost our morale and our image – just like the Standard Chartered Marathon,” Chan said.
He played at the event with his 11-year-old grandson, Ethan Chan, who said they practised together a few times a week whenever they met.
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“I can’t even imagine that I might be participating in a Guinness World Record. It’s completely mind-blowing, and I can’t believe it,” the pupil said. “His [grandfather’s] musical passion is huge. And mine is too.”
Marcus Lee Lock, 17, a bagpiper for five years, also took part.
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