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HKFP Lens: Hong Kong celebrates 27th anniversary of Handover to China

Hong Kong Free Press

Lens - July 1 2024

Monday marked 27 years since Hong Kong returned from British to Chinese rule. This year also marked the first Handover anniversary since the city passed the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, a locally-legislated security law more commonly known as Article 23.

Hong Kong has marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

Celebrations for the 27th Handover anniversary began on Monday morning, with top government officials and other guests wearing patriotic pins which featured the Chinese and Hong Kong flags at a ceremony and reception in Admiralty.

Hong Kong has marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

Among those on the front row of the flag-raising ceremony were Chief Executive John Lee; former leaders Carrie Lam, Leung Chun-ying and Donald Tsang; Chief Justice Andrew Cheung; and the director of China’s liaison office in Hong Kong, Zheng Yanxiong.

Hong Kong has marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong has marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong has marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong has marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong marked the 27th anniversary of the Handover to China with a closed flag-raising ceremony in Admiralty on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong Special Administration Region Establishment Day ceremony on July 1, 2024
The Hong Kong Special Administration Region Establishment Day ceremony on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong Special Administration Region Establishment Day ceremony on July 1, 2024
The Hong Kong Special Administration Region Establishment Day ceremony on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Chief Executive John Lee at the Hong Kong Special Administration Region Establishment Day ceremony
Chief Executive John Lee at the Hong Kong Special Administration Region Establishment Day ceremony on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Hong Kong Special Administration Region Establishment Day ceremony on July 1, 2024
The Hong Kong Special Administration Region Establishment Day ceremony on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Flags on July 1 handover day.
Flag-wielding revellers gather in Tsim Sha Tsui to witness a patriotic parade of fishing boats set off around Victoria Harbour on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Flags on July 1 handover day.
Flag-wielding revellers gather in Tsim Sha Tsui to witness a patriotic parade of fishing boats set off around Victoria Harbour on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Flags on July 1 handover day.
Flag-wielding revellers gather in Tsim Sha Tsui to witness a patriotic parade of fishing boats set off around Victoria Harbour on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Flags on July 1 handover day.
Flag-wielding revellers gather in Tsim Sha Tsui to witness a patriotic parade of fishing boats set off around Victoria Harbour on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Flags on July 1 handover day.
Flag-wielding revellers gather in Tsim Sha Tsui to witness a patriotic parade of fishing boats set off around Victoria Harbour on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Flags on July 1 handover day.
Flag-wielding revellers gather in Tsim Sha Tsui to witness a patriotic parade of fishing boats set off around Victoria Harbour on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Flags on July 1 handover day.
Flag-wielding revellers gather in Tsim Sha Tsui to witness a patriotic parade of fishing boats set off around Victoria Harbour on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
A Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
Police officers patrol around a Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
A Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
A Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
A Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
A Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
A Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
A Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
Mrs Ho, 65, visits a Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
Mrs Ho, 65, visits a Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
Mr Fung, 81, visits a Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
Mr Fung, 81, visits a Handover celebration fair at Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
At least 11 police vans were parked outside Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
At least 11 police vans were parked outside Victoria Park on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.
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Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, as marked in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
july 1 handover anniversary
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, as marked in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
july 1 handover anniversary
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, as marked in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
july 1 handover anniversary
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, as marked in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
july 1 handover anniversary
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, as marked in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
july 1 handover anniversary
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, as marked in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
july 1 handover anniversary
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, as marked in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

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