STORY: Bruce Lee's legacy still inspiring 50 years after his passing
DATELINE: July 21, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:08
LOCATION: HONG KONG, China
CATEGORY: SOCIETY
 
SHOTLIST:
1. various of Bruce Lee's statue
2. various of Bruce Lee fans paying tribute to the martial arts master
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Bruce Lee fan
4. various of a Bruce Lee exhibition
5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SOPHIE UEKAWA, Bruce Lee fan
6. various of commemorative events in Hong Kong
 
STORYLINE:
 
Fans from Hong Kong and around the world gathered at the Avenue of Stars along the Victoria Harbor on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death.
 
Some laid flowers at Lee's bronze statue to pay tribute to the martial arts master, while others paid their respects with a simple bow or a moment of silence.
 
Lee's fans also performed their own martial arts routines in front of the statue.
 
SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Bruce Lee fan
"From my own practicing, I learned that it was really demanding for him (Bruce Lee) to practice every move. One minute's performance on stage involves ten years' practice off stage."
 
As one of Hollywood's most influential Chinese American actors, Lee introduced Chinese martial arts and its underlying culture and philosophy to the world through his films.
 
He even brought the term "Kung Fu" into the English language.
 
His confident portrayal of Chinese culture in martial arts movies continues to inspire people decades later.
 
SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SOPHIE UEKAWA, Bruce Lee fan
"Bruce Lee was really charismatic and his movies are great, so he has been loved by so many people for such a long time."
 
A series of commemorative events have been held in Hong Kong, including a special exhibition opened at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. The museum also has a permanent exhibition introducing Lee's life story.
 
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hong Kong, China.
(XHTV)