Cherish peace and stability, John Lee urges Hongkongers during Chung Yeung Festival
Hong Kong’s leader has urged residents to cherish peace and stability as senior officials marked Chung Yeung Festival with tributes to the city’s wartime defenders and public servants who died in the line of duty. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu attended the annual ceremony at the Hong Kong City Hall Memorial Garden in Central on Sunday, laying a wreath to honour those who died defending the…
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has called upon Hong Kong residents to treasure peace and stability as senior officials commemorated Chung Yeung Festival with tributes to Hong Kong's wartime defenders and public servants who sacrificed their lives. Held at the Hong Kong City Hall Memorial Garden, the annual ceremony saw Lee lay a wreath in honor of those who fell while defending the city between 1941 and 1945.
He reflected on the importance of learning from history, cherishing the peace and stability that was hard-won, and continuing to work towards a better future for Hong Kong. Earlier in the day, he shared his sentiments on social media.
At the memorial, a flag-raising ceremony followed, and attendees observed a moment of silence with their heads bowed. Representatives then stepped forward to lay wreaths in tribute. Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king, who attended the City Hall ceremony, emphasized that the sacrifices of those who died defending Hong Kong should remind citizens to value the present and shoulder their responsibilities.
She stressed the need to help younger generations understand the city's history and appreciate peace, so the fallen defenders' spirit could be passed on and unite people in protecting their home and building a prosperous future for Hong Kong.
Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan also paid her respects on behalf of the government by visiting Gallant Garden and offering flowers to colleagues who lost their lives while performing their duties. Yeung highlighted that those buried there came from various government departments and ranks, and their unwavering dedication and selfless service continue to inspire colleagues.
She urged everyone to learn from their example, stay true to their original aspirations and mission, and work tirelessly to serve the public. Yeung also laid flowers for the victims of the Manila hostage crisis in 2010, during which eight Hong Kong residents lost their lives.
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