Today (July 1) marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. China Taiping Insurance Group held a free tram ride day event. Citizens can ride the tram for free throughout the day.
In this event, volunteers came to Hong Kong from the Mainland and stayed in Hong Kong to study and work.
Some volunteers said that although they are not Hong Kong permanent residents, the consumption coupons also include them, which made him feel the attention of the government and strengthened his determination to stay in Hong Kong. President Xi Jinping, the chairman of the Central Military Commission, came to Hong Kong. It was the "closest time" between her and the chairman, and it felt very honorable.
China Taiping Insurance Group held a free tram ride day event with the theme of "Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Return of the People's Republic of China. A New Chapter for Harmonious Hong Kong" today. In the morning, the launching ceremony was held at the Shek Tong Tsui Shing West Road Tram Station.
30-year-old Mr. Chen is one of the volunteers for this event.
He said that this was the first time he participated in the celebration of the return of the mother, and he was very moved.
Mr. Chen pointed out that he came to Hong Kong from the mainland to study and work, and he has stayed in Hong Kong for 7 years. Although he is not a permanent resident of Hong Kong, the consumption vouchers also include them. He said frankly: "Seeing that the Hong Kong government is paying more attention to us... I am more determined to continue to stay in Hong Kong and contribute to Hong Kong.” Mr. Chen also pointed out that he planned to stay in Hong Kong for a long time, and his wife had also come to Hong Kong from the mainland.
Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong feels 'closest' to him
Miss Sun, a 26-year-old volunteer, also came to Hong Kong for 5 years.
She also pointed out that although they have not become permanent residents of Hong Kong, the fact that they can receive consumption coupons this time makes her feel the government's attention to them.
She also pointed out that in the past, she lived in Hunan, which is a larger area.
On the contrary, Hong Kong is relatively concentrated, so this time Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, President of the State and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, came to Hong Kong as the "closest time" between her and the Chairman. It's rare to see him on the news so close...it's an honor."
"97 Baby" arrives in Hong Kong from Shenzhen
Ms. Cheng, who was born in 1997, is also one of the volunteers. She has arrived in Hong Kong from the mainland in 2019. This is the first time she has participated in the celebration of the return of the motherland, and she is very excited.
Ms. Zheng is from Shenzhen. She said that her family would take her to visit Hong Kong when she was a child, so she decided to study and work in Hong Kong when she planned to study for a master's degree when she grew up.
She described that Hong Kong is very free and full of opportunities. At first, she did not understand Cantonese at all, but thanks to the guidance and tolerance of her colleagues, she also spent a lot of time practicing pronunciation, etc., and she is now able to communicate in Cantonese.
Citizens of Kowloon take a special trip across the sea "Course River"
In addition, many citizens made a special trip to take the free tram today.
Miss Leung, who originally lived in Kowloon, came to Hong Kong Island to take a tram today. She said that she had no destination and only planned to "travel the river" and travel around, so she bluntly said "very happy".
The 78-year-old mother-in-law Chen also took the free tram with her husband.
She said that they had already gone to the beach in Sai Wan to watch the sea this morning, and then returned to Sheung Wan for tea, and then planned to go to Tin Hau again.
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