The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, stated in a meeting with the media before attending the Executive Council on the 3rd that the National Day fireworks display will be held again after 5 years, symbolizing Hong Kong's full resumption of normalcy after overcoming difficulties and moving forward. That night, over 430000 people visited both sides of Victoria Harbour to watch, far exceeding the previous average of over 200000 people. The public celebrated a festive and lively National Day. Li Jiachao stated that in the first three days of the Mid Autumn Festival National Day holiday in mainland China, approximately 460000 mainland passengers entered Hong Kong through various sea, land and air control stations. Li Jiachao introduced that several key projects of "Hong Kong's Colorful Nights" have recently appeared, and the public has responded well. The resumption of the Tai Hang Dance Fire Dragon this year has attracted a large number of citizens and tourists to watch. The Mid Autumn Festival Lantern Festival in Victoria Park, Sha Tin, and Tuen Mun has also attracted a large number of citizens to "check in". The night market activities in Kwun Tong, Wan Chai, and Kennedy Town waterfront have received a warm response. The 17 museums under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department are open for free on National Day, with up to 63000 visitors. Among them, the space museum has a record high of 11000 visitors per day. The "10.1 Half price Viewing of Good Drama" event attracted approximately 154000 people to watch movies in theaters, breaking the record for the highest number of visitors during the October 1st holiday in the past decade. The catering industry and transportation operators also provided various discounts on National Day. Li Jiachao said that on National Day, the atmosphere in many places in Hong Kong was warm, gathering popularity and wealth, and citizens and tourists all celebrated the holiday. Li Jiachao stated that the "Hong Kong Night Colorful" event will continue one after another until early next year. Every weekend, three seaside venues hold colorful night activities, and relevant departments of the SAR government will actively coordinate and provide assistance for the activities. At the same time, they will continue to absorb social opinions, add more new elements, and bring more choices to the citizens. (New News Agency)