Here’s a polished English translation of the title: **”Flag-Raising Ceremony Held at Kai Tak Sports Park to Celebrate the 29th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with Citizens”** Alternatively, a more concise version: **”Kai Tak Sports Park Hosts Flag-Raising Ceremony to Mark 29th Anniversary of Hong Kong SAR’s Establishment with the Public”**

Hong KongJune 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To celebrate the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Kai Tak Sports Park (the Sports Park) will hold a grand flag-raising ceremony at the Central Plaza on Wednesday, July 1, inviting distinguished guests from the business and political sectors, as well as community leaders, to attend. A public viewing area will also be set up on-site, welcoming citizens to witness this solemn moment and celebrate the handover together. On the same day, the Sports Park will also arrange several sports experience workshops, allowing the public to enjoy the fun of sports and spend this meaningful day in a joyful atmosphere.

First Flag-Raising Ceremony for the Handover Anniversary Marks a Significant Milestone

2026 marks the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and also the inaugural year of the nation’s 14th Five-Year Plan, making it a year of great significance. To this end, the Sports Park is specially organizing its first flag-raising event for the July 1 handover anniversary since its opening. Through the flag-raising ceremony, it aims to allow the public to witness the development journey of the nation and Hong Kong together, further enhancing citizens’ sense of identity and belonging, uniting forces from all sectors of society, and celebrating the festive atmosphere of the handover.

The flag-raising ceremony will be held at 10:45 a.m. on the day at the Central Plaza of the Sports Park. The flag will be raised by the Hong Kong Youth Military Flag Guard, and students from Po Leung Kuk Lam Man Chan English Primary School will sing the national anthem. In addition to watching the solemn flag-raising ceremony from the public viewing area, citizens can also participate for free in multiple sports experience workshops set up at the Central Plaza, where they can personally experience the fun of sports such as fencing, tennis, karate, volleyball, and fascia stretching sticks, celebrating the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region together.

Retail Arcade Launches July 1 Rewards with a Series of Consumption Offers

To share the festive joy with the public, the Kai Tak Retail Arcade will launch the “July 1 Handover Anniversary Bonus Rewards“. From July 1 to 14, 2026, members of the “Kai Tak Sports Park Friends” program who accumulate electronic spending of HKD 300 or more at designated merchants on the same day will receive one HKD 30 electronic food and beverage voucher *. Quantities are limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last. Additionally, from now until July 20, customers who accumulate electronic spending of HKD 100 or more at the Kai Tak Retail Arcade on the same day can enjoy free parking at the Main Stadium car park from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the same day^. The Retail Arcade also continues its “Ticket Stub” promotion; holders of valid event tickets can enjoy consumption discounts at partner merchants and food and beverage outlets during designated periods**. For more details, please visit the Kai Tak Sports Park website or mobile app, or inquire with relevant merchants.

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