Make Yourself Happy: Watch a Pair of Giant Rubber Duckies ...Double duck, double luck,” “In a world where we suffered from a pandemic, wars and political situations, I think it is the right moment to bring back the double luck.”

 Hofman’s rubber ducks have been on a world tour since 2007.  

Florentijn Hofman's Giant Rubber Ducks Return to Hong Kong

This time as a duo to spread double the happiness.

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10 years following its first appearance in the city, Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman‘s giant Rubber Duck series is now back in Hong Kong. This time around, the city is graced with not one, but “DOUBLE DUCKS”, for double luck and happiness.

“In Chinese saying, good things come in pairs,” writes the organizers. “This grand return as ‘DOUBLE DUCKS’ is inspired by symmetrical characters ‘囍’（happiness) and ‘朋’ (friends), symbolizing a symbiotic prosperity in partnership, friendship, and doubling the happiness of coming together as one. In the imminent transformation of Victoria Harbour into a colossal bathtub, the “DOUBLE DUCKS” will be juxtaposed amusingly with the vibrant skyline of the harbor, constructing a fascinating panorama.”

• Hofman’s Rubber Duck began touring the world in 2007, sailing to locations such as São Paulo, Osaka, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seoul, and many more. 
• Coordinating the Ducks’ 10th-anniversary visit is the creative brand, AllRightsReserved, with support from the Hong Kong Tourism Board. 
• The 18m-tall ducks will be stationed near Tamar Park, Central and Western Promenade during their time in the city.

The exhibition itself will be held at Victoria Harbour beginning on June 10, where citizens can view the “DOUBLE DUCKS” along the harbor. A limited-edition merch collection will also be available beginning on June 5. More details can be found here.

Giant inflatable ducks make a splash in Hong Kong as pop-art project returns after 10 years

By KANIS LEUNG24 minutes ago

HONG KONG (AP) — Two giant inflatable ducks made a splash in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor on Friday, marking the return of a pop-art project that sparked a frenzy in the city a decade ago.

The two 18-meter-tall yellow ducks by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman resemble the bath toys many played with in their childhood. Shortly after their launch, dozens of residents and tourists flocked to the promenade near the government headquarters in Admiralty to snap photos of the ducks.

Hofman said he hopes the art exhibition brings joy to the city and connects people as they make memories together.

“Double duck, double luck,” he said. “In a world where we suffered from a pandemic, wars and political situations, I think it is the right moment to bring back the double luck.”

The inflatable ducks will stay in Hong Kong for about two weeks.

Many Hong Kongers at the promenade recalled the happiness his work brought to the shopping district of Tsim Sha Tsui in 2013. Some were excited to see a pair of ducks on Friday instead of just one duck like the earlier exhibition.

Among the visitors was artist Laurence Lai, who brought paint brushes to make watercolors of the ducks. Lai said the city was full of negative vibes in recent years during the COVID-19 pandemic and that it’s time for the city to move on.

“With life returning to normal, the ducks can bring back some positivity,” the 50-year-old said.

Shenzhen resident Eva Yang and her young daughters were also happy to see the ducks, saying they made their sightseeing in Hong Kong more memorable.

“They’re spectacular,” Yang said.

In 2013, residents and tourists packed streets near the Tsim Sha Tsui pier to catch a glimpse of Hofman’s duck.

That duck’s stint in Hong Kong unintentionally turned political on the social media platform Weibo around the anniversary of Beijing’s Tiananmen crackdown in 1989. Chinese censors blocked searches for the term “big yellow duck” after netizens shared an image in which the tanks in the iconic “ Tank man” image were replaced with a line of oversized giant rubber ducks.

Hofman’s rubber ducks have been on a world tour since 2007.