‘Like a father to me’: Hong Kong bids farewell to Tung Chee-hwa in weekend vigil
Hong Kong is mourning the loss of its first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, in a weekend vigil, with tributes pouring in from political and business heavyweights as well as members of the public. Tung, who died at the age of 89 on September 8, led Hong Kong through ups and downs – the Asian financial crisis in 1997, the Sars outbreak in 2003 and a V-shaped rebound in the economy that followed.…
Hong Kong is paying its respects to its first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, who passed away at the age of 89 on September 8. The city has held a weekend vigil at Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point to honor the man who led Hong Kong through various challenges, including the Asian financial crisis, the Sars outbreak, and a subsequent economic recovery.
Tung's state funeral is scheduled for Sunday, with his cremation to take place at Cape Collinson Crematorium in Chai Wan. Following the vigil, members of the public have been invited to leave messages in condolence books at various community halls between September 18 and 20. The South China Morning Post has reported on the tributes from various individuals, including business leaders, political veterans, and notable figures such as Jack Ma.
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