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  "id": 10346949,
  "title": "Fireworks, free rides and dining deals: how to celebrate National Day in Hong Kong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/fireworks-free-rides-and-dining-deals-how-to-celebrate-national-day-10346949",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T03:00:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368962/fireworks-free-rides-and-dining-deals-how-celebrate-national-day-hong-kong"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Hong Kong is set to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1 with a range of activities and perks for locals and visitors. A flag-raising ceremony will take place at Golden Bauhinia Square, followed by a fly-past and sea parade. The Hong Kong Jockey Club will host a themed race at Sha Tin Racecourse with free admission. A fireworks display over Victoria Harbour, featuring 31,888 pyrotechnic shells, will be held at 8pm. Transport offers include free electronic single-journey rides, free tram rides, free ferry rides, and discounted flights through Greater Bay Airlines. Entertainment discounts include half-price cinema tickets, free museum admission, and dining deals at over 3,800 restaurants. Food enthusiasts can look forward to meal sets at 30% off, fresh food items, and various discounts at shopping centers and department stores.",
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
        "title": "Fireworks, free rides and dining deals: how to celebrate National Day in Hong Kong",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/fireworks-free-rides-and-dining-deals-how-to-celebrate-national-day",
        "published": "2026-09-28T03:00:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}