The national flags and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region flags are hoisted in Tsim Sha Tsui to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Sept 28, 2021. (CALVIN NG/CHINA DAILY)

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will hold a flag-raising ceremony and a National Day reception on Friday to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. 

The police band will perform at the flag-raising ceremony, while singers Frankie Liu and Colette Lam will sing the national anthem

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor and senior government officials will attend the reception followed by the flag-raising ceremony, which is scheduled at 8 am at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, the government said in a statement.

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The police band will perform at the ceremony, while singers Frankie Liu and Colette Lam will sing the national anthem. There will also be a fly-past and a sea parade performed by the disciplined services.

“In view of the current public health risk, no public viewing area will be set up for the flag-raising ceremony on Oct 1,” the government said.

After the flag-raising ceremony, the Lam will lead the celebration reception at the Grand Hall on Level 3 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Police will implement special traffic arrangements at Golden Bauhinia Square and the nearby area during the celebration events, the government added.

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