At dawn on October 1^st, a solemn flag-raising ceremony was held at the Golden Bauhinia Square near Victoria Harbour , marking the beginning of Hong Kong's celebrations for the 75^th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. As the national flag slowly ascended to the sounds of the national anthem, it set the stage for a series of commemorative events across the city.

In Wan Chai , colorful flags adorned the streets, and the iconic Star Ferry crossing the harbor was repainted in festive red. Banners expressing well-wishes, along with fluttering national flags and Hong Kong SAR flags, created a vibrant "China Red" atmosphere for the 75^th National Day celebrations.

On Salisbury Road and Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui , around 50 sets of Chinese knot lanterns were displayed along the streets, as part of the "United in Celebration" exhibit, specially designed by the Bauhinia Culture Group . As night fell, the streets became an illuminated canvas, where residents and tourists alike strolled amidst the glowing Chinese knots, flags, and lanterns, enhancing the festive atmosphere.

To mark the 75^th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, the HKSAR Government and various sectors launched over 400 celebratory events, covering all aspects of city life. On October 1st, residents could enjoy half-priced movie tickets, along with various discounts on public transportation, such as 25% off on MTR fares and free rides for children on selected bus routes. Recreational and cultural facilities managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department , including sports venues, museums, and the Hong Kong Wetland Park , were also open to the public for free on the day.

In addition, more than 3,000 restaurants across the city offered dining discounts, and popular attractions like the West Kowloon Cultural District , Hong Kong Ocean Park , and the Peak Tram launched special offers for the holiday. Shoppers could also enjoy a 25% discount at designated markets and vendor stalls, while local farm-to-table services extended the same benefits during the National Day period.

Source : Lingnan on the Cloud

【视频】香港满城“中国红”喜迎国庆

10月1日清晨，维港畔的金紫荆广场举行了庄严的升旗仪式。随着五星红旗在国歌声中缓缓升起，拉开了香港庆祝新中国成立75周年的系列活动序幕。

香港湾仔，彩旗妆点街道两旁，穿梭维港两岸的天星小轮也换上红色新装；随处可见的祝福标语和飘扬的五星红旗、特区区旗，“中国红”烘托着75周年国庆的热烈氛围。

在香港尖沙咀梳士巴利道、弥敦道，两条主干道两侧挂上了约50组中国结灯饰，仿佛披上了霓虹的“新装”，这是紫荆文化集团特别策划的“同心·同庆”中国结灯饰展。华灯初上，街道如同流光溢彩的画卷，更多市民和游客漫步在中国结灯饰和五星红旗、香港特区区旗交相辉映之间，为香港这个国庆假期增添了浓厚的传统节庆文化气氛。

为庆祝中华人民共和国成立75周年，香港特区政府与社会各界合力推出了超过400项庆祝活动，范围覆盖全港市民生活的方方面面。10月1日当天，市民可享受电影票半价优惠，搭乘电车、港铁、巴士、天星小轮等公共交通工具亦有多种优惠措施，其中港铁推出七五折优惠，部分巴士路线小童可免费乘搭。同时，康乐及文化事务署辖下的运动康乐设施、博物馆和湿地公园等将在当天免费开放。

此外，全港3000多家餐厅将提供餐饮优惠，多个商场和景点，如西九文化区、香港海洋公园、山顶缆车等也将推出国庆特惠活动。市民还可在指定市场和小贩摊档享受七五折购物优惠，国庆期间的本地鱼菜直送服务也加入了这一优惠行列。

文｜特约撰稿人 梁源 记者 王漫琪
图｜记者 蔡嘉鸿
视频剪辑｜梁源 王漫琪
素材提供｜紫荆文化集团 坚料网
译｜赵凡
英文审校｜林佳岱