John Lee to attend National Day flag-raising ceremony
RTHK · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu will join senior government officials on October 1 for Hong Kong’s National Day flag-raising ceremony and reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The ceremony will be held at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, followed by a reception at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Key Points
- The flag-raising ceremony is scheduled for 8am on October 1 outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.
- Distinguished members of the community and uniformed groups will attend, but no public viewing area will be set up at the venue.
- The Police Band will perform, while singers Tam Tin-lok (譚天樂) and Tam Lok-hin (譚樂軒) will lead the national anthem with two Yuen Long school choirs.
- Hong Kong’s disciplined services will stage ceremonial salutes in the air and at sea during the flag-raising event.
- After the ceremony, the Hong Kong government will hold a National Day reception at the Grand Hall on the third floor of the convention centre, with Lee officiating.
Why It Matters
The arrangements set out the official programme for one of Hong Kong’s main National Day events and indicate where access will be restricted around Golden Bauhinia Square. For residents and commuters, the police traffic measures in the area are the most immediate practical impact on the day.