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Celebrations to mark National Day

(September 29, 2017)

Celebration activities will be held on October 1 to mark the 68th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
 
They include a flag-raising ceremony, a reception, a variety show and a fireworks display.
 
The flag-raising ceremony will be held at 8am at Golden Bauhinia Square outside the Convention & Exhibition Centre.
 
The Chief Executive will join 2,400 guests, including senior government officials and community groups, at the ceremony.
 
Up to 1,000 spectators can watch the ceremony from a designated area.
 
The Chief Executive will later host a reception for 3,800 guests, including members of the Executive and Legislative councils and the consular corps, at the Convention & Exhibition Centre.
 
A cultural show will take place at the Hong Kong Coliseum at 7pm and the fireworks display will start at 9pm over Victoria Harbour.