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Hong Kong is located in East Asia and is considered one of the smallest countries in the world.
Hong Kong has a population of 7,402,000 people.
Florentijn Hofman is recognized for his different interventions such as the Hippopo Thames.
Hong Kong woke up with two giant ducks in Victoria Harbor, with the aim of bringing happiness to the city. These rubber duckies were created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman and measure 18 meters, and they will be there for two weeks.
Taking objects from everyday life and turning them into sculptures that break into the symmetrical urban normality, Hofman seeks to make people happier. Florentijn Hofmann he is an artist recognized for his different interventions like the Rubber Duck and the Hippopo Thames, he studied arts at the Kampen art academy and obtained a master’s degree in art in Weissensee, Berlin.
The artist born in the Dutch city of Delfzijl tries with his creations to give a new perspective on the lives of passers-by who pass through the same streets every day, seeking to generate a sense of wonder that breaks with their routines and makes them want to smile.
And it is that rubber duckies are one of the most popular toys at bath time, even this popular product has its own day, on January 13, National Rubber Ducky Day. Although the rise of this product was given thanks to Sesame Streetone of the most endearing television programs for boys and girls around the world, when Enrique, one of his star characters, came out with a duckling when it was time to take his bath. Sesame Workshop is the educational organization behind Sesame Street, present in more than 150 countries, always supporting children around the world to grow up smart, strong and kind.
In fact, rubber duckies are so famous that every year a duckling race is organized in Chicago with the aim of raising funds, while in Columbus, Ohio, a race with this popular toy is also organized.
On the other hand, Hong Kong is a country located in East Asia, with an area of 1,110 km.2considered one of the smallest countries in the world.