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A series of activities - including a flag-raising ceremony, a reception, a National Day carnival and fireworks - will be held in Hong Kong on October 1 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
The flag-raising ceremony will be held at 8am at Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai. Acting Chief Executive Wong Yan Lung will join 2,500 guests, senior government officials, members of youth uniformed groups and community groups in the celebration.
The public can watch the ceremony at a designated area with a capacity of 1,000 people.
The National Day reception will then be held at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. About 4,000 guests, including members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, consular corps, senior government officials, community group leaders and members of various community sectors, are invited.
A National Day carnival will be held at Victoria Park at 3pm featuring a variety show, game booths, clown and magic performances, and exhibitions. That evening a 23-minute fireworks spectacular will start at 8pm.
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