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Hong Kong welcomes back its favorite giant rubber ducks after 10 years

STORY: Hong Kong welcomes back its favorite giant rubber ducks after 10 years DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rubber ducks 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FLORENTIJN HOFMAN, Dutch artist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU, Hong Kong resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): FENG, Hong Kong resident STORYLINE: A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FLORENTIJN HOFMAN, Dutch artist "The rubber duck originated in 2007. It has been over the world on, I think, more than 50 places and visited more than 40 million people, part of that was a

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giant yellow rubber duck is seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are pictured from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are pictured from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giant yellow rubber duck is seen through bubbles at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People look at a pair of giant yellow rubber ducks at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giant yellow rubber duck is seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People pose for photos with a pair of giant yellow rubber ducks at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pair of giant yellow rubber ducks are seen at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A citizen takes photos near a giant yellow rubber duck at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-GIANT RUBBER DUCKS (CN)

(230609) -- HONG KONG, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take photos of a pair of giant yellow rubber ducks at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, south China, June 9, 2023. A pair of giant rubber ducks captured the attention of Hongkongers on Friday as they floated in Victoria Harbor as part of a public art exhibition that aims to bring more joy to the city. The iconic yellow rubber duck made its first appearance in Hong Kong 10 years ago when the installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman attracted enormous crowds at Victoria Harbor. As the duck comes back, it is bringing a friend this time. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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Saito throws scoreless inning in exhibition debut

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