In celebration of National Day, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and different sectors of the community will launch more than 400 celebratory activities.

Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki told a press conference this afternoon that National Day this year is even more meaningful because it is the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, as well as the first National Day since the Hong Kong SAR Government improved district governance and completed the enactment of legislation on Article 23 of the Basic Law.

A wide array of rich, diverse and creative celebratory activities will be held for citizens to share the joy of National Day and foster a sense of patriotism in the community, he added.

On National Day morning, the Hong Kong SAR Government will hold a flag-raising ceremony and reception. A large-scale fireworks display will also take place over Victoria Harbour that evening.

On the eve of National Day on September 30, “Celebration of National Day - The Next Generation Chorus Performance” will be held at the West Kowloon Cultural District's outdoor area, featuring a drone show with a record-breaking 2,099 drones to symbolise the year "2024" plus the "75" from the 75th National Day.

Elements and features of the number 75 will also be incorporated into various signature events.

In addition, a rich array of special offers will be rolled out by different sectors of the community as led by the Hong Kong SAR Government, covering areas including public transport, culture, arts and leisure, dining and consumption, as well as reward activities, encouraging public participation to share in the joy of National Day while boosting local consumption.

Citizens can enjoy free rides on all passenger tram routes and a number of ferry routes on October 1. Passengers using the Octopus card on the MTR, Light Rail and MTR Bus will receive a 25% discount. Children using the Octopus card can ride designated daytime bus routes of KMB, Long Win Bus and New Lantao Bus for free, and enjoy free rides on Citybus by using electronic payment.

On the culture, arts and leisure front, the public can enter for free, a range of fee-charging leisure facilities and all exhibitions at Leisure & Cultural Services Department museums and to the Wetland Park under the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department on October 1. Organisations such as the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Ocean Park, Ngong Ping 360 and Peak Tramways will also provide different offers.

Furthermore, all commercial cinemas will provide half-price discounts on movie tickets on October 1, while at least 10,000 public markets and hawker stalls will offer a 25% shopping discount, and around 3,000 restaurants and merchants will provide offers on selected catering items.

Hong Kong International Airport, various shopping malls and department stores, and food kiosks at Temple Street Night Market will roll out offers or reward activities during the National Day period.