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“T he wind keeps blowing, “

and I don’t wanna leave.”
The lyrics of Leslie
Cheung Kwok-wing’s iconic classic, I still love him so much even though our
“The Wind Blows On” (風繼續吹) still lives never intersected. Legends never die
resonate 18 years after his death. and live on in people’s hearts
Many are still dwelling in the
golden age of the super star. Memo-
rial events are held every year by fans
around the world. Some are even or- ”
ganised by fans born after his death.
“I was born in 2004 and he passed
away in 2003. I still love him so much 吹) the most. To me, he is like wind “I used my pocket money to organ-
even though our lives never intersect- that gently breezes into my life,” the ise this exhibition and I spent almost
ed. Legends never die and live on in 17-year-old student says. HK$20,000. From finding a venue,
people’s hearts,” Ellie, who declines to This April, Ellie organised a me- writing press releases to arranging ex-
reveal her full name, says. morial exhibition – “Wind Of Leslie” hibits, I did it all by myself,” she says.
Leslie Cheung first came into her for the singer, actor and film director, Her exhibition showcased more
life when she was only six. “My father who took his own life at the age of 46 than 50 exhibits, which are all her col-
played his songs at home, and I love on April Fool’s Day in 2003 after suf- lections related to Cheung, including
his song The Wind Blows On (風繼續 fering from depression. posters and magazines. “I got so many

The exhibition Ellie held for Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing this April. (Photo courtesy of Ellie)