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This Article is From Apr 03, 2011

Jackie Chan Headlines Hong Kong Benefit For Japan

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Updated : April 03, 2011 11:05 am IST

Highlights

  • Jackie Chan headlined a charity concert and telethon to raise funds for the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
  • The Rush Hour star was joined by Andy Lau, actor Donnie Yen and other Asian performers for the three-hour benefit in Hong Kong's Victoria Park on Friday, reported Contactmusic.
  • The 56-year-old actor and filmmaker opened the show by calling for a moment of silence to honour the thousands who lost their lives in the March 11 tragedy.
London: Jackie Chan headlineda charity concert and telethon to raise funds for thesurvivors of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

The Rush Hour star was joined by Andy Lau, actorDonnie Yen and other Asian performers for the three-hourbenefit in Hong Kong's Victoria Park on Friday, reportedContactmusic.

The 56-year-old actor and filmmaker opened the show bycalling for a moment of silence to honour the thousands wholost their lives in the March 11 tragedy.

Chan then led the performers in a rendition of peaceanthem Succumb Not to Sorrow, based on a poem by KenjiMiyazawa.

Soul star Lionel Richie also made an appearance via avideo recording, offering a rendition of his hit Say You, SayMe from a stage in Australia, where he is on tour.

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"We believe you can survive this and you will getstronger," he said.

Chan made a rare singing performance, belting out thetune Believe in Yourself.

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Proceeds from Friday's concert will benefit theSalvation Army.

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