This is the name given to the protest by the students demanding more political freedom in the city of Hong Kong , China .
Till 1997 , United Kingdom had control over Hong Kong . They had developed the city in a democratic way . But China is a communist country . After getting control over Hong Kong , China began to curb the rights of common people .
This made people angry , specially students . They decided to show political disobedience . So , clashes between protesters and police are common .
Police are using " pepper spray " to disperse and arrest protesters . If a person comes in contact with this spray , he will experience burning sensation all over his body .
To protect themselves , protesters are using umbrellas to cover themselves . Thus , umbrellas have become the symbol of revolution and the name stuck.
Till 1997 , United Kingdom had control over Hong Kong . They had developed the city in a democratic way . But China is a communist country . After getting control over Hong Kong , China began to curb the rights of common people .
This made people angry , specially students . They decided to show political disobedience . So , clashes between protesters and police are common .
Police are using " pepper spray " to disperse and arrest protesters . If a person comes in contact with this spray , he will experience burning sensation all over his body .
To protect themselves , protesters are using umbrellas to cover themselves . Thus , umbrellas have become the symbol of revolution and the name stuck.
