In order to stir up interest for the final instalment of the Hunger Games film franchise, a series of Hunger Games posters have been set up around the world in 18 different countries. The #UNITE posters for part two of Mockingjay are installed in major locations, including New York City's Times Square, London's Wesfield Center and Novy Arbat Avenue in Moscow.
Each poster features the now iconic three-finger salute as created by adults and children of all races to make it easy for all to identify with the message being promoted by the poster.
Although these Hunger Games posters are only meant to pay tribute to the fictional world of Panem, the call to unite has become so strong that protesters in Thailand have begun using the salute in their demonstrations to show resistance for the military coup.
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Hunger Games Posters Around the World are Inspiring People to #UNITE
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