25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland ｜ Work together to create the future-Hong Kong celebrates the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland in a colorful way.
Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, June 29th: Work together to create the future — — Hong Kong celebrates the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland.
Xinhua news agency reporter
Street view taken on the streets of Hong Kong on June 28th to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland. Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Gangshe
National flags and regional flags are flying in the streets and lanes, red lanterns are hung on the footbridges in central ferry piers, fishing boats are cruising around the Victoria Harbour, and residents in the New Territories set up traditional large-scale flower cards, and the song "My motherland and I cannot be separated for a moment" is rippling in Victoria Park … … On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of China’s return to the motherland, Hong Kong is filled with festive atmosphere.
A good show to welcome the celebration.
On the morning of the 28th, Hong Kong was clear with blue sky and white clouds. Hong Kong fishermen celebrated the 25th anniversary of their return to the motherland, and the sailing ceremony of fishing boat cruise in Victoria Harbour was held at Tsim Sha Tsui Pier.
Despite the hot weather, the event attracted many citizens to participate. Mr. Guo, who lives in Tai Po, and his family came to the dock early in the morning and excitedly took a selfie at the fishing boat. "This year’s fishing boats are particularly festive!"
After the cruise began, the fleet of 25 fishing boats was divided into five phalanxes and set out from Tsim Sha Tsui. At the bow and stern of each fishing boat, the five-star red flag and the bauhinia regional flag are flying.
Yang Shangjin, the chairman of the Hong Kong Fishermen’s Mutual Aid Society and the post-80s generation, is an out-and-out fisherman’s child. At the launching ceremony, he sang the national anthem with the audience. He said: "The motherland is ours ‘ Home ’ . Thanks to the country’s concern and support for fishermen, let our lives live better. "
"The five-star red flag flutters in the wind, and the victory song is so loud … …” At the landmark locations such as Golden Bauhinia Square, Tsim Sha Tsui Cultural Center and Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, the 25th anniversary of the return of thousands of young people, jointly sponsored by 21 provincial associations in Hong Kong, was staged. The young people who participated in the activities dressed in uniform sang "Singing the Motherland" together, and expressed their patriotism and love for Hong Kong with loud singing and youthful attitude.
"In ‘ Flash ’ During the singing, I felt the love of the vast number of young people in Hong Kong for the motherland and the spirit of sincere unity and positive progress. " Hong Dingteng, director of the Youth Committee of the Federation of Fujian Associations in Hong Kong, said that we will continue to sing about a better life and work together to create a new future and a new chapter.
A large-scale theme exhibition hosted by Bauhinia Culture Group to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland attracted more than 25,000 visitors in six days.
The film One Sky, which was made to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was released recently. Zhuangcheng, the film producer, said: "Hong Kong is developing in a better direction. I hope this film can inspire Hong Kong compatriots’ feelings of home and country and work hard to create a better tomorrow."
The five-star red flag and bauhinia regional flag hung in Lidong Street, Hong Kong, shot on June 28th. Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Gangshe
The whole city is "China Red"
"Dreamers set off from the starting line and crossed the line at the foot of the Lion Mountain. May this Hong Kong be created together." On the big screen of Times Square in Causeway Bay, the theme song "Before" was played to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland. A circular red festival poster was posted on the glass curtain wall of the building, and Mr. Lin took out his mobile phone to take photos as a souvenir.
Mr. Lin came to Causeway Bay on a tram with the slogan of warmly celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland printed on its body from the West Ring Road. On the streets of Hong Kong, many buses and trams have changed into red "new clothes". "Trams are issued from time to time ‘ Ding Ding ’ The sound, when slowly passing through the streets of Wan Chai, complements the holiday decoration of the tram station. " He said.
On Lidong Street on Hong Kong Island, on the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui East and Baili Avenue in Kowloon, five-star red flags and bauhinia regional flags are hung all over the streets, which are particularly bright against the blue sky and white clouds. People passing by can see a piece of "China Red" when they look up. Many Hong Kong citizens took photos and videos and posted them online, which was well received by netizens: "The scene is too shocking" and "inspiring" … …
Hong Kong in the night is festive and peaceful. The World Trade Plaza, the tallest building in Hong Kong in West Kowloon, is located in Sun Hung Kai Center and Central Plaza on Hong Kong Island. Rows of skyscrapers perform light shows, making the brightly lit Victoria Harbour more colorful and displaying the unique charm of the "Pearl of the Orient".
From July 1st, the special edition of the large-scale multimedia show "symphony of lights" will be officially launched. Specially designed and produced for the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, the lighting show not only adds more buildings to the lighting show, but also adds various elements, bringing refreshing audio-visual enjoyment to the public.
Cheng Dingyi, Director-General of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, said that the new elements include setting up multiple lighting effects at various locations on both sides of the Victoria Harbour, setting up unique light and shadow on the outer wall of the SAR Government Headquarters and the rooftop of the Legislative Council Building, and putting on new clothes for many Star Ferries to blink at night.
The five-star red flag and bauhinia regional flag shot on the streets of Hong Kong on June 29th. Xinhua News Agency reporter Binghui Lu photo
People from all walks of life celebrated together
Citizens and social organizations celebrated the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland in various ways.
"Bless Hong Kong, Bauhinia is blooming beautifully, and the road is just ahead … …” Zhu Wunina, a Hong Kong songwriter, co-wrote this song "Blessing Hong Kong" with friends. "Only when there is a country can there be a home, and when the country is good, Hong Kong can be good." She said that she hopes to express her deep love for the motherland and Hong Kong with songs.
"Compared with previous years, I felt more responsibility when I participated in the celebration this year." Zhu Dingwen, the flag bearer of the China-Hong Kong delegation to the Beijing Winter Olympics and a short-track speed skater, said that this year he came to the celebration as an athlete who participated in the Beijing Winter Olympics, and his feelings were very different. "I hope that these activities can bring positive energy to more young people in Hong Kong."
"We take ‘ Poster+lighting+flag array ’ Way, let ‘ Tsuen Wan City takes China Red ’ 。” Hua Meiling, Secretary-General of the Organizing Committee for Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s Return to the Motherland in Tsuen Wan, told reporters that there are 18 celebration activities in Tsuen Wan, including festival theme decorations, cultural performances, and Putonghua recitation.
A gala celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland will be held in Hung Hom Gymnasium on July 1st, and many famous artists from Hong Kong, such as Andy Lau, Alan Tam and Nicholas Tse, will give wonderful performances to the audience.
"On the 26th, I went to Hung Hom Gymnasium for the first time for live rehearsal. The venue is magnificent, the stage is beautiful, and the visual effect of the overall performance is shocking. " Mo Hualun, a Hong Kong tenor, said that he was full of expectations for the performance of the gala, and firmly believed that with the support of the central authorities, the new SAR government would lead Hong Kong to "open a new chapter" and usher in a new stage of development. (Written by reporters: Liu Huan, Cha Wenye, Lu Min, Lin Ning, Wei Hua, Huang Yitian, Su Wanming, Li Baitao)