Government Opens Three Memorial Stations for Public to Mourn Former CE Tung Chee-hwa
Bastillepost · 5 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Home Affairs Department will establish three memorial stations across Hong Kong from September 18 to 20, providing citizens an opportunity to sign condolence books in remembrance of former Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa, who passed away on September 8 at the age of 89. A public memorial ceremony is scheduled for Sunday at the Hong Kong Funeral Parlour, but only invited guests will be able to attend due to space limitations.
Key Points
- Former Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa died on September 8, aged 89; he served as Hong Kong's first and second Chief Executive
- Three memorial stations will operate from September 18-20 at Moreton Terrace Activity Centre, Kai Tak Community Hall, and Sai Lau Kok Garden Multi-purpose Activity Room
- Signing hours are 9am to 9pm on September 18 and 19, and 9am to noon on September 20
- The public memorial service will be held on Sunday at the Hong Kong Funeral Parlour, with attendance limited to invited guests
- Citizens are encouraged to visit the memorial stations to express their condolences and pay respects
Why It Matters
Tung Chee-hwa was a foundational figure in Hong Kong's post-1997 governance, and the memorial arrangements reflect the city's tradition of honoring its former leaders. The establishment of accessible memorial stations across three districts allows the broader public to participate in mourning, even as the official memorial ceremony remains a private affair limited by venue constraints .
Tung Chee-hwa was a foundational figure in Hong Kong's post-1997 governance, and the memorial arrangements reflect the city's tradition of honoring its former leaders. The establishment of accessible memorial stations across three districts allows the broader public to participate in mourning, even as the official memorial ceremony remains a private affair limited by venue constraints .