Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing enjoyed National Day dining and shopping offers in Wan Chai today after attending a flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and a National Day reception.

Mr Cheuk first of all visited the Cross Street Outdoor Market in Wan Chai, where he bought native foods, clothing and snacks.

He then went to a tea house and enjoyed shrimp toast, hot dogs and icy herbal jelly with ice cream, benefitting from all-day discount of 25% on his bill.

He also went to Wan Chai Bowrington Road Cooked Food Centre to buy roasted meat and curry lamb brisket, also at a discount of 25%.

Talking with market retailers and customers, Mr Cheuk was pleased to observe that members of the public were indulging in a rich array of special offers and activities rolled out by different sectors of the community, under the Government’s co-ordination.

The offers and activities covered areas such as public transport; culture, arts and leisure; dining and consumption; and more.

Mr Cheuk urged members of the public to personally embrace the joy and excitement of National Day by taking advantage of the special offers and participating in celebration activities.