Hong Kong Holds Colorful Activities to Celebrate the 27th Anniversary of Returning to the Motherland
2024-07-02
On the 1st, Hong Kong celebrated the 27th anniversary of its return to the motherland, with a festive atmosphere everywhere. The national flag and district flag on the streets and lanes are fluttering in the wind, the sea fishing boats of Victoria Harbour are cruising, the "Victoria Garden Celebrates the Return" activity is in full swing, and the singing of "I Love You China" resounds in the Tsim Sha Tsui wharf... At 8 a.m., the SAR government held a flag raising ceremony in Golden Bauhinia Square in Wanchai, followed by a cocktail party in the Convention and Exhibition Center to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, delivered a speech saying that the opportunities in Hong Kong today far outweigh the challenges. The SAR government will continue to be willing to take on responsibilities, do well, and lead all sectors of society to work together, innovate and seek change during the economic transformation period, and demonstrate the spirit of hard work and winning. In the early morning of that day, the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the National Security Office in Hong Kong, the Office of the Special Envoy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, and the People's Liberation Army stationed in Hong Kong held a flag raising ceremony. On the same day, the "Education Celebration of the 27th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to the Motherland Flag Raising Ceremony" organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers, the Hong Kong Flag Raising Team Association, and the Hong Kong Institute of Sustainable Development Education was held at the Patriotic Education Support Center of the Education Federation. Several universities, including the University of Hong Kong, also held flag raising ceremonies. In the morning, the Hong Kong Federation of Fishermen's Organizations organized 27 large fishing boats, flying national flags and regional flags, to set sail from Tsim Sha Tsui in a magnificent parade, attracting a large number of citizens to stop and take photos. At around 10:30, on the Tsim Sha Tsui Pier Square, a choir of employees from Sinopec's Hong Kong based unit and students from Hong Kong Navigation School presented their heartfelt blessings to the motherland and Hong Kong with a youthful and enthusiastic "flash mob" activity. Celebration activities featuring multiple performances: The Hong Kong Jockey Club held the "Hong Kong Reunion Racing Day" at Sha Tin Racecourse on the same day; The "Victoria Park Celebration Return" event held by the Hong Kong Celebration Committee with the theme of "Looking at China from a Thousand Meteors" has attracted many citizens to experience the charm of China's excellent traditional culture and the achievements of national innovation and development. The SAR government and various sectors of society have also launched a series of "July 1st" discounts and special activities, covering food, culture and art, sports, transportation, and other aspects, allowing citizens to experience the festive atmosphere. There are over 2000 restaurants, fast food restaurants, and Western restaurants in the Hong Kong food industry offering different discount measures; The permanent exhibitions of the Hong Kong Science Museum and Space Museum under the jurisdiction of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Special Administrative Region Government, as well as all special exhibitions of the Hong Kong Palace Museum of Culture and designated exhibitions of the Contemporary International Visual Culture Museum M+, are open for free on the same day; The Hong Kong Youth Patriotic Education Foundation held a free tram ride day event, inviting citizens to enjoy a relaxed and enjoyable holiday by taking a free tram ride on Hong Kong Island. On a tram from Shek Tong Tsui to North Point, Mr. Hong Kong Citizen looked out the window at the festive decorations, unable to conceal his joy. He told reporters that this is the first anniversary of his return after the implementation of the Regulations on Safeguarding National Security. Watching Hong Kong getting better and society becoming more prosperous and stable, he felt immense joy and excitement in his heart, and had great confidence in the future of Hong Kong. On that day, it was also the first anniversary of the implementation of the "Hong Kong Vehicles Going North" policy. According to data from Gongbei Customs on the 1st, in the past year, the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge Customs under Gongbei Customs has cumulatively supervised and released over 967000 actual single license plate vehicles entering and exiting Hong Kong. Since the beginning of this year, the monthly actual inbound and outbound volume of "Hong Kong vehicles heading north" has exceeded 110000 vehicles. In June this year, the number of vehicles reached a new level, breaking through 130000 for the first time in a single month, an increase of 17 times compared to the first month of policy implementation. As of July 1st, it has maintained a monthly traffic volume of over 120000 vehicles for three consecutive months. As night falls, Hong Kong youth Zhou Yu and his family stroll along the seaside promenade in the Central and Western districts. She said, "The best news today is that Hong Kong is about to welcome two giant pandas." In her opinion, with more frequent and convenient exchanges between the mainland and Hong Kong, the upcoming events in Hong Kong showcase the vitality and charm of the city. "All of these have made me more confident in myself and Hong Kong's future." (Xinhua News Agency)
Edit：Li Ling Responsible editor：Chen Jie
Source：Xinhuanet
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