“Rush Hour” star Chan opened the program late Friday by leading dozens of singers and the audience in a moment of silence for the casualties in Japan. The singers then linked arms as they performed the event’s theme song, “Succumb Not to Sorrow,” based on a poem by children’s writer Kenji Miyazawa.

Proceeds from Friday’s concert are to go to the Salvation Army. Ticket holders were asked to donate at least 20 Hong Kong dollars ($3) each. Organizers also set up a phone bank for the televised show.