Hong Kong Protesters Show Solidarity by Bathing City in Sea of Light

HONG KONG -- After an ugly two days on the streets of Hong Kong, calm came over the city again on Sunday.

In a chilling scene, tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters, who are demanding democratic elections for the city's chief executive in 2017, crowded into the commercial district of Admiralty in central Hong Kong for a rally organized by student leaders.

Emotions ran high, as protesters used their phones to create an ocean of light as far as the eye could see, and joined together in song. Other students sat on the street, closed their eyes and prayed. Some shed tears, some cheered.

It was a show of solidarity unlike any seen since the initial days of the protests, indicating that the Umbrella Revolution is still going strong.

The huge crowd gathers for the pro-democracy rally on Saturday night. Credit: Getty Images

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Recent days in Hong Kong have been marred by outbursts of violence in the areas of Mong Kok and Causeway Bay, instigated by a select group of anti-protest supporters.

The huge crowd at Admiralty. Credit: Paula Bronstein, Getty Images

People hold their phones up as they sing. Credit: Paula Bronstein, Getty Images

The magical sight sent gasps through the crowd Credit: Getty Images

A woman walks in front a pro-democracy sign. Credit: AP Images

The crowd listens to speeches by pro-democracy leaders. Credit: AP Images

The emotions became too much for some. Credit: AP Images

protesters turn on the light of their mobile at #antiviolence assembly #OccupyHK #HongKong pic.twitter.com/rRcjLJwKax— patrickpoon潘嘉偉 (@patrickpoon) October 4, 2014

This is what #hongkong #occupycentral rally looks like right now. pic.twitter.com/McpBMGlsei— Juro Osawa (@JuroOsawa) October 4, 2014

Biggest crowds I've seen yet for tonight's peace rally, the kids just keep surprising me... pic.twitter.com/lq0kuvHhy1— Matthew Sheehan (@mattsheehan88) October 4, 2014