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Watch: Hong Kong holds ceremony and reception on China’s National Day. (2026, October 1). South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3369399/watch-hong-kong-holds-ceremony-and-reception-chinas-national-day?utm_source=rss_feed
“Watch: Hong Kong holds ceremony and reception on China’s National Day.” South China Morning Post, 1 Oct. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3369399/watch-hong-kong-holds-ceremony-and-reception-chinas-national-day?utm_source=rss_feed.
“Watch: Hong Kong holds ceremony and reception on China’s National Day.” South China Morning Post, October 1, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3369399/watch-hong-kong-holds-ceremony-and-reception-chinas-national-day?utm_source=rss_feed.
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On October 1, Hong Kong celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China with various activities including a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, attended by officials and community leaders. The city also welcomed 1.29 million mainland visitors who were offered discounts on movie tickets and other attractions. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and senior government officials participated in a National Day reception to mark the occasion. While no public viewing area was set up for the flag-raising ceremony, the event included a fly-past by disciplined services followed by a sea parade. The city aimed to provide offerings for both locals and visitors to enhance the celebratory atmosphere.