Celebrations to mark 73rd National Day
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     ​The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, and senior government officials will attend a flag-raising ceremony and a National Day reception on October 1 (Saturday) to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
    
     The flag-raising ceremony will be held at Golden Bauhinia Square outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai at 8am. The Police Band will perform at the ceremony, and two singers, Alex Tam and Bobbie Zhang, will sing the national anthem, followed by a fly-past and a sea parade by the disciplined services.
    
     In view of the current public health risk, no public viewing area will be set up for the flag-raising ceremony on October 1.
 
     The celebration reception, led by the Chief Executive, will be held at the HKCEC after the flag-raising ceremony.
 
     Motorists are reminded that the Police will implement special traffic arrangements at Golden Bauhinia Square and the nearby area during the celebration events.

Ends/Thursday, September 29, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:00

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