Published: 17:44, June 29, 2024 | Updated: 17:57, June 29, 2024
Festivity in the air
By Wang Zhan
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-Chiu, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Zheng Yanxiong, and other officials pose for a photo at the launching ceremony of a celebration organized to mark the 27th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, June 29, 2024. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-Chiu and Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Zheng Yanxiong, along with other officials, on Saturday joined the public at the launching ceremony of a celebration marking the 27th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland at Victoria Park in the city.

The Hong Kong Celebrations Association has organized the event, which runs from June 29 to July 2.

Featuring six themed exhibitions as well as celebration-themed photo booths, the event drew people from different walks of life.

China Daily’s Adam Lam took the photos.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-Chiu delivers a speech at the launching ceremony of a celebration organized to mark the 27th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, June 29, 2024. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)
Zheng Yanxiong, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, delivers a speech at the launching ceremony of a celebration to mark the 27th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, June 29, 2024. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)
Residents pose in front of a photo booth at the event. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)