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25th Anniversary of China's Return

2022-06-30T04:21:03.090Z


Tomorrow (July 1) will be the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Along with Saturday and Sunday, many wage earners will enjoy a three-day return holiday, and various districts in Hong Kong will also have different activities to celebrate the return of the motherland. Due to the epidemic, the government announced to suspend the July 1st fireworks display


Tomorrow (July 1) will be the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Along with Saturday and Sunday, many wage earners will enjoy a three-day return holiday, and various districts in Hong Kong will also have different activities to celebrate the return of the motherland.

Due to the epidemic, the government announced to suspend the July 1st fireworks display, but the public can still enjoy the formation flying show conducted by the Government Flying Service over Victoria Harbour on 7.1. The HKTB also launched a special edition "A Symphony of Lights" throughout July. Victoria Harbour Light Show".


In addition, the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Space Museum will also be open for free on 7.1.

In addition, other museums under the LCSD, including the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum and the Hong Kong Museum of History, are also organising a series of exhibitions, all of which are free of charge.

The Federation of Industry and Commerce Co., Ltd. of all districts in Hong Kong will also distribute free ice cream in all 18 districts of Hong Kong on July 2.

Various means of transport also offer different discounts during the holiday. Among them, trams and KMB Route 1 are also available for free rides for the public throughout the day.


▼On June 28, the Hong Kong Celebration Committee held the launching ceremony of the celebration of the return of the mother ▼


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Recreational activities

1. Free access to LCSD facilities

The government announced earlier that to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Space Museum will open for free on July 1.

In addition, other museums under the LCSD, including the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of History, the Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, the Tea Ware Museum, and the Hong Kong Railway Museum, are also organising a series of exhibitions, with free admission to the public.

In addition, the public can use most of the LCSD's facilities for free on July 1, including indoor and outdoor recreational facilities such as badminton courts, basketball courts, golf facilities, etc., as well as public swimming pools.

However, members of the public must make reservations for recreational facilities at the "Leisure Link" counter or online booking system on a first-come, first-served basis.

The permanent exhibition halls of the Hong Kong Space Museum (except for the Planetarium program) will be open to the public for free on July 1.

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2. There is a Government Flying Service performance and a special edition of "Victoria Harbour Light Show" in Victoria Harbour

Although the Hong Kong government has suspended the July 1st fireworks display this year, the authorities said that the Government Flying Service will use a four-plane formation consisting of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to fly over the Golden Bauhinia Square in Victoria Harbour during the flag-raising ceremony on the morning of July 1. Display the national flag and the SAR flag.

In addition, the Government Flying Service will also conduct the same formation flying show over Victoria Harbour at noon on the same day.

In addition, the HKTB also announced that a special edition of "A Symphony of Lights" will be launched throughout July, with 10 buildings and 3 new locations participating in the show, including the Legislative Council Complex, the City Hall, etc. Shows every night from 8:00 to 8:10.

According to the HKTB, a symphony will be specially arranged for this show, incorporating the lighting effects of the buildings on both sides of the Victoria Harbour and the LED screens and curtain walls of the 19 buildings to simultaneously display the congratulatory message of the 25th anniversary.

▼The final preview of the special edition of A Symphony of Lights on June 28▼


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3. Theatrical performances

During the holiday from July 1 to 3, cultural performances will also be held in many districts, including Tung Chung, Hung Hom, North District, Wong Tai Sin, Tsuen Wan, etc.

4. Free ice cream pie

The Federation of Industry and Commerce Co., Ltd. of all districts in Hong Kong said that in order to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the return of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, it will distribute free ice cream in all 18 districts of Hong Kong on July 2 to enjoy the people.

▼On June 26th, 25 fishing boats cruised to the port to celebrate the return▼


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Lucky Draws and Offers

1. Ocean Park

Ocean Park announced earlier that it has released 5,000 discount tickets for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Young people born in July 1997 can enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free ticket discount for Ocean Park and Water Park in July, that is, 360 yuan can buy two Ocean Park tickets, and a 30 yuan shopping electronic cash coupon will also be included; and The water park can enjoy two discounts of 560 yuan.

The tickets are valid from July 1 to August 31, and the purchase date is from June 23 to July 31.

2. MTR

MTR will launch the "One Shot and Win a Prize" lucky draw event from June 28th. The lucky draw will be held on the mobile app MTR Mobile for three consecutive Tuesdays, namely June 28th, July 5th and July 12th. 2pm to 4pm.

25,000 prizes will be given away in each round of the lucky draw, i.e. a total of 75,000 prizes, including free MTR tickets for the whole year, and 25 prizes will be given away each time.

"One Shot and Win" Lucky Draw prizes.

(provided by MTR)

▼9.2 Ocean Park Public Water Park Indoor and Outdoor Play Facilities▼


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(Screenshot of Ocean Park)

Transportation discount

1. Free tram ride day

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, China Taiping Insurance Group held a free tram ride day on July 1 with the theme of "Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Return of Hong Kong. A New Chapter for Harmonious Hong Kong". A launching ceremony was held at the tram station, followed by a 6-hour tram parade celebration. Citizens can also ride the tram for free all day.

2. Free ride on KMB Route 1

KMB announced a few days ago that it will hold a free ride event sponsored by Sinovac Holdings (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. on July 1. All Hong Kong citizens can take Route 1 for unlimited free rides on that day, from Chuk Yuen Village to Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Terminal.

3. Free Hong Kong Ferry Tour of Victoria Harbour

According to the website of the government's celebration of the return of the motherland, the Hong Kong Ferry will hold a free ferry event on July 2. Citizens can take a free ferry to visit the Victoria Harbour at the North Point East Ferry Pier.

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On July 1, all Hong Kong citizens can enjoy unlimited free rides on Line 1 [Zhuyuan Village ⇌ Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier].

(Provided by KMB)

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Source: hk1

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