In the golden autumn of October, when history and the future are welded together, the birthday of our Motherland is approaching. In the midst of the national rejoicing, this day seems to be even more special to Hong Kong. Once cut off by the great powers, Hong Kong is now back in the arms of its mother, which makes Hong Kong all the more aware of and cherishes it. To celebrate the founding of the People's Republic of China67anniversary, Hong Kong has prepared23888sparklers10moon1A grand show will be held in the evening of March 31, 2012 for the people of Hong Kong and tourists from China and abroad to enjoy.We will share the prosperity and strength of our country,Feel the prosperity and stability belonging to the Chinese nation.

I love to watch Hong Kong raise the national flag."I want to see Tiananmen Square once more."

existOn the occasion of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 2014, Hong Kong has made efforts on various fronts to enable Hong Kong people to experience the culture of their motherland and feel the flavor of their country on the occasion of their leisure and vacation.Graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a degree in Chinese Language EducationTony is a local Hong Konger who has never really made a trip to the Mainland in over 20 years. "Although I've never been to Beijing, nor have I seen the flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square. But I always like to go to Golden Bauhinia Square to watch the flag-raising on 'November', it feels really special." Tony is preparing for his third trip to watch the Hong Kong National Day flag-raising ceremony live.

existCelebrating the founding of the People's Republic of ChinaOn the occasion of the 65th anniversary, the HKSAR Government will organize a series of activities. The flag-raising ceremony was held at 8 a.m. on October 1 at the Golden Bauhinia Square outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, and was attended by 2,500 people, including the Chief Executive of the HKSAR Government, Mr. Leung Chun-ying, and invited guests, senior government officials, members of youth uniformed groups and representatives of district organizations.

The music for the flag-raising ceremony will be provided by the Police Silver Band, while the National Anthem will be sung by the Diocesan Boys' School, Diocesan Girls' School and St. Paul's Co-educational College Primary School, led by singers Kwong Lai-ling and Chien Sham-ming. Disciplined forces of the SAR Government will salute in the air and on the sea, while a capacity crowd will be set up at the site.Public viewing area for 1000 people.

For the coming yearWill you go to Tiananmen to see the flag being raised?Tony said, "Hearing the national anthem as a child is a special experience, and I hope to have the opportunity to go to Tiananmen to hear the national anthem and watch the flag being raised once."

2. "To give the world and our compatriots a truer understanding of the motherland"

Over the years, receptions to celebrate the National Day of the People's Republic of China have been organized by various sectors in Hong Kong, including the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), the Kowloon West sector, the Central and Western sector, the arts and cultural sector, and the canned goods, confectionery and cookies industry. The SAR Government will also hold a cocktail reception at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center after the flag-raising ceremony to review the development of the motherland and raise a toast to the prosperity of the motherland.

The Chief Executive, Mr. Leung Chun-ying, will officiate at the reception, which will be attended by 100 guests, including Members of the Executive Council, Members of the Legislative Council, foreign envoys, senior government officials, leaders of local associations and people from all walks of life. The Yip's Children's Choir, which is known for its upbeat melodies, performed.

Talking about the founding of the motherlandHistory and Development, Preparatory Committee for the Celebration of National Day by the Hong Kong PressCouncil President Zhang Guoliang believes:"Vertically, the China of 1949 and the China of today have long been worlds apart and incomparable; horizontally, our country's development has also moved ahead of other developing countries." He believes that the Hong Kong press is a patriotic group that is extremely concerned about the development of Hong Kong and the motherland.

Mr. Zhang Guoliang said:"The best manifestation of Hong Kong journalists' patriotism is to enable our compatriots, and the world, to know and understand the motherland more truthfully, comprehensively and profoundly through their reports and commentaries."

3. "Feeling the culture of my country makes me more patriotic"

"Before seldom have the opportunity to so systematic and close experience of the country's development and traditional culture, the Foreign Affairs Office of this activity, let me really appreciate the magnificent culture of the motherland, really enjoy, but also make me more patriotic." Li Wenting said. She works for a digital marketing company and attended the "Welcome to National Day" Open Day organized by the MFA in Hong Kong on 21 September two years ago.

at that timeIn preparation for the National Day65th Anniversary inof the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong KongThe "Welcoming the National Day" Open Day activity enabled the public to learn about the development of the motherland, experience national diplomacy and appreciate traditional culture through various means, such as pictures, films, performances and explanations. Nearly 1,300 members of the public from all walks of life in Hong Kong attended the event.

"PRC National Day (October 1st)"The open house was organized byThe exhibition consists of four parts: "National Treasure Archives", "Achievements of the Founding of New China", "Beautiful China" and "Diplomatic Achievements of New China". The four exhibitions are "National Treasure Archives Photo Exhibition", "New China's National Achievements Exhibition", "Beautiful China Photo Exhibition" and "New China's Diplomatic Achievements Exhibition", which depict the Chinese people's efforts to realize the Chinese dream of a rich and strong nation, national revitalization and happiness of the people with exquisite pictures, detailed figures and wonderful films.

At the same time, famous chefs from Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and local chefs from Hong Kong will perform on-site to make homemade noodles such as dan dan noodles, spring rolls, shrimp dumplings, etc., so that the public can experience a"China on the tip of the tongue". There were also cultural performances such as the folk dance "Pango Pendulum" by Guangxi Zhuang girls, the original folk song "Zhuangxiang Beauty", and the Chinese face-changing stunt, which made every audience feel the fascinating charm of Chinese culture.

From Chan Lui Chung Tak Memorial School, Hong KongLiu Jiajia, an 11-year-old girl, said happily, "I think the pictures are all especially beautiful, and I've learned so much, and I'm even happier that I got to eat dan dan noodles."

4. "We just want to build a platform to feel the motherland"

"Our main purpose today is to build a platform for people to get together and sing the praises of the motherland together, as well as to show Hong Kong a different culture." Mr. Zhong Yimin of the Hong Kong Guangxi Association General Association hadexist"said before the opening ceremony of the National Day Carnival.

Jointly organized by the Federation of Hong Kong Guangxi Community Organizations, the Federation of Kowloon Community Organizations and the Federation of Hong Kong Fujian Community Organizations.The "National Day Anniversary Carnival" was held at Tamar Park in Hong Kong. This is the eighth consecutive year that the Guangxi Federation of Associations has celebrated the National Day.

Around 3,000 association members participated in a series of carnival activities, including singing and dancing performances as well as the promotion of ethnic minority cultures in Guangxi. Films, texts and pictures were used to introduce the local customs of the 14 cities in Guangxi, and there was an exhibition of ethnic minority costumes, which not only allowed these Hong Kong people whose ancestry is from Guangxi to have a rare gathering time, but also allowed them to appreciate the enduring charm of the culture of their hometown.

alreadyLee Kwai Heung, 65, stayed at the Carnival site for the whole day, "I am a native Hong Konger, but when I was young, I went back to my hometown in Guangxi with my father. Thanks to this station, I can feel so many flavors of my motherland and hometown in Hong Kong."

5. "National Day is a way of life and rewards personal growth"

Xinhui Li, from Chengdu, has completed her LLM program at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Second National Day in Hong KongSpeaking on the arrangements for a series of National Day activities in Hong Kong, she said:"We'll go out for a BBQ with good friends, go to a big Fourth of July colorful party, and go to a fireworks show, so that's a good Fourth of July."

When asked how she would spend her National Day vacation in Hong Kong, Ms. Lee said she would go to Shek O or Sai Kung to find a beach with her friends. Barbecue all kinds of ingredients on the beach, and use the rare leisure time on the National Day to relieve the work pressure after working in a law firm.

in the pastThe Fourth of July Colorful Party will begin in the afternoonIt starts at 2 p.m. and lasts for four hours. Various variety shows, clown performances and demonstrations of traditional crafts will be held at Victoria Park, and members of the public will also be able to interact live. In addition, there will be a theme exhibition of national development achievements and an exhibition of the winning entries of the National Day Color Flag Design Competition to showcase the country's development and convey people's love for the motherland.

Lee Xinhui's friend, Violet Lee, also from the Master of Laws program at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said:"For us ordinary people, we are very happy to reap the joy and relaxation of celebrating our country's birthday. Perhaps the National Day is becoming more and more like a way of life, a form of leisure, where each of us can reap the benefits of personal growth in the development of our motherland."