Commemorating the 93rd Anniversary of the “September 18th” Incident

The Hong Kong Anti-Japanese War‍ History ‌Research⁣ Association⁤ held a series of events to ⁢commemorate the 93rd anniversary of⁤ the “September 18th” incident, including ‌a ⁣special lecture, a concert,⁤ and a memorial ceremony.

Memorial Ceremony at Chia⁤ Chuk⁤ Wan

Yesterday morning, ⁤the Research Association organized about 200 descendants of‌ the Dongjiang Column ‍and members of patriotic​ societies to pay ‌homage to the Anti-Japanese War​ Martyrs Monument ⁣at Chien Chuk Wan in Sai Kung. The participants sang military songs⁢ of the‌ People’s ‌Liberation‌ Army and‌ the New Fourth Army to honor⁤ the martyrs.

Special⁣ Lecture on the Great⁤ Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation

In⁢ the afternoon,‌ the Research Association,⁢ along with other sponsors and supporting organizations, ‌held a ​special lecture on “The Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation from the ​perspective of the September 18th Incident” at the Hong Kong Provincial CPPCC Members Association Hall.⁢ The lecture aimed to provide a comprehensive and profound understanding of the ​September 18th Incident and its ​significance in the country’s history.

Golden Snake Dances‌ to Remember 9.18 Concert

In the evening, the⁢ Research Association held the “Golden ​Snake Dances to ​Remember ‍9.18 ⁣Concert”‍ at the Shatin Town Hall. Music groups from Hong Kong and‌ the Mainland performed a series of anti-war songs to convey patriotic sentiments and lead ⁤the audience ​to look back on the turbulent years. The concert was attended by prominent guests, including‌ Li Huiqiong, member of the⁢ National People’s Congress Standing Committee, ‌and Zhang Qiang,⁣ director ⁣of the Taiwan Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong.

Performances and Speeches

The chorus team of more than 500 people ⁣sang traditional anti-Japanese songs, including “Song of the Dongjiang​ Column” and “Defend⁢ the Yellow River”. Li Huiqiong, ​in her speech, emphasized ​the ‍importance​ of passing‍ on​ the⁢ anti-war spirit‌ of the ​predecessors ⁣through music. ⁢Zhang Qiang‌ described history as ‍the best textbook‌ and praised the concert for its educational significance. ⁣Ma Fengguo also praised the concert​ for its ⁤significance‍ in carrying forward the spirit of the⁤ martyrs.

Finale Performance

The finale ⁣performance of the concert was a chorus of “Defend the Yellow River” and “Song of the Eight Hundred Heroes” by 500 people.⁣ The male and female voices intertwined and sang⁢ in harmony, creating a⁢ sonorous, powerful, ⁤and inspiring ⁣feeling. The audience sang along with the rhythm, and the concert ended with ‍warm and lasting applause.