Hong Kong Celebrates 29th Anniversary of Return to China with Flag-Raising Ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square
- Hong Kong marked the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty with a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square on July 1, 2026, CCTV reported.
- The event served as the primary official observance for the anniversary.
- The ceremony took place at Golden Bauhinia Square, the traditional venue for these annual July 1 observances.
Hong Kong marked the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty with a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square on July 1, 2026, CCTV reported.
Hoisting the National and Regional Flags
The event served as the primary official observance for the anniversary. At the center of the proceedings, the national and regional flags were hoisted to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The Legacy of Golden Bauhinia Square
The ceremony took place at Golden Bauhinia Square, the traditional venue for these annual July 1 observances. The square is home to the Golden Bauhinia statue, which was unveiled in 1998 to commemorate the 1997 handover.
Protocol and Symbolic Observance
The 2026 event followed established protocol. These ceremonies typically include representatives from the central government of China and various government officials. CCTV’s coverage emphasized the flag-raising as the symbolic commencement of the anniversary festivities.