Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and other guests attend a reception at the Grand Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, in celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on Saturday. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
Over the last quarter century, Hong Kong’s development has been closely intertwined with that of the nation. On the grand occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, solemn national flag-raising ceremonies were held by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government and various Hong Kong-based central government departments to mark the big day. A variety of festive activities and performances highlighted the Pearl of the Orient’s vigor and prosperity under the country’s firm backing.
A flag-raising ceremony is held by the People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison on Saturday. (PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
People take selfies in front of a mobile billboard truck in Hong Kong on Saturday. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
Hong Kong police perform a Chinese-style foot drill during a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square on Saturday. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
Central government officials attend the flag-raising ceremony at the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Saturday. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)
A flag-raising ceremony is held at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai on Saturday.
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Flag-raising ceremonies are held at the Commissioner’s Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR on Saturday. (PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
Flag-raising ceremonies are held at the National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force on Saturday. (PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
A themed variety show is staged at the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom on Saturday. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)
A Hong Kong resident takes a photo of the display of national and HKSAR flags on Saturday. (ANDY CHONG /CHINA DAILY)