Photos | HK raises flags in celebration of National Day

Hong Kong

2020.10.01 17:21

The HK government held a flag-raising ceremony and a grand reception Thursday (Oct.1) to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. (DotDotNews)

China's national flag and the HKSAR flag were hoisted and the national anthem was played at the Golden Bauhinia Square in HK on Thursday morning. (DotDotNews)

HKSAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the central government has always been the strong backing to Hong Kong's prosperity and stability and has helped Hong Kong address various difficulties and challenges since its return to the motherland in 1997. (DotDotNews)

Helicopters carrying the red national and HKSAR flags flew over Victoria Harbor in celebration and a fireboat sprayed a water-column salute. (DotDotNews)

The HK government held a flag-raising ceremony and a grand reception Thursday (Oct.1) to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. (DotDotNews)