The police band performs during a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, in celebration of the 73 rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on October 1, 2022. Andy CHONG CHINA DAILY Five-star red national flags were raised on Saturday across the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to mark the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, from squares and campuses to temples and residential estates.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and other government officials attended a solemn flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai at 8 am.
On October 1, 2022, a flag-raising ceremony will take place at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, in celebration of the 73 rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. ANDY CHONG CHINA DAILY Similar ceremonies were also held by Hong Kong-based central government departments such as the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, the Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR, the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People s Government in the HKSAR and the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army.
A fly-past by Government Flying Service helicopters is held on October 1, 2022 in celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Andy CHONG CHINA DAILY To boost the younger generation's national identity, national flag-raising ceremonies took place at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Religious places such as Wong Tai Sin Temple in Kowloon, staged events, and a series of activities and performances to promote Chinese traditional culture and celebrate National Day.
On October 1, 2022, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu arrives at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, Hong Kong to attend a flag-raising ceremony in honor of the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. ANDY CHONG CHINA DAILY Red flags were also hoisted in local communities in Sham Shui Po, Kwun Tong, Sha Tin, Yuen Long, to involve more local residents in celebrating the occasion and spreading the festive vibe among the general public.