On July 1st, Hong Kong celebrated the 28th anniversary of its return to the motherland, and the entire city was immersed in a festive and peaceful atmosphere. On the streets and alleys, the Five Star Red Flag and the Bauhinia District Flag fluttered in the wind. Across the 18 districts of Hong Kong, hundreds of celebratory activities are in full swing. Citizens and tourists immerse themselves in the festive procession, fully experiencing the joy and vitality of the "Pearl of the Orient" blooming. At 8 a.m., the SAR government held a flag raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wanchai, followed by a cocktail party at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. People from all walks of life celebrated the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam delivered a speech at the reception, stating that as long as we seize opportunities, continuously enhance our own value and competitiveness, pursue reform and progress, innovate and create, and rely on the wisdom and experience of Hong Kong people, the "Pearl of the Orient" will surely shine brighter on the world stage. In the early morning of that day, the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong, the National Security Office in Hong Kong, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, and the People's Liberation Army stationed in Hong Kong also held a flag raising ceremony. The Hong Kong education sector and several universities held flag raising ceremonies. The President of the Education University of Hong Kong, Li Zijian, said, "The flag raising ceremony is the best patriotic education class." Early that morning, Victoria Harbour was filled with a festive atmosphere. The seaside promenade is crowded with tourists, and many citizens hold national flags and special zone flags, raising red waves in the sea breeze. At Victoria Park, the Hong Kong Celebration Committee held a three-day celebration event. Among them, the "Kiss the Giant Panda" exhibition area is the most popular, with a two meter high giant panda installation and 100 small panda installations set up here. Citizens and tourists compete to take photos and check in. Mr. Zheng, a nearly seventy year old Hong Kong citizen, held up his phone and took dozens of photos. Hong Kong people love pandas very much, and I came here specifically to take photos. Afterwards, I will also take a tram to Central, where it will be very lively, "he said. In addition to celebration activities such as parade performances and variety shows, the SAR government and various sectors of society have launched a series of special discounts covering public transportation, cultural arts, and food, allowing the general public to celebrate the anniversary of the handover together. The tram running on Hong Kong Island is free for three consecutive days, providing citizens and tourists with a unique travel experience. This is the "Celebrating Together, Creating the Future Together" 28th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Free Ride Day for Chinese Enterprises Serving Communities organized by the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprise Association. MTR will distribute 71000 electronic one-way tickets through a lottery, and citizens can also enjoy free rides on multiple ferry routes on the first day. Sinopec has launched a themed event called "Free Ride Day to Celebrate the 28th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to the Motherland" on the century old Hong Kong Star Ferry. At 10:30 am, passengers waiting to board the Star Ferry at Wan Chai Ferry Pier had already formed a long queue. Ms. Jiang, a Hong Kong citizen who was queuing up, said, "I specially took my child to watch the flag raising ceremony. When I saw helicopters flying over with the national flag and district flag, my eyes lit up." She said she hoped her daughter would love the motherland no matter where she is. On that day, multiple leisure facilities and cultural and museum venues in Hong Kong launched free or discounted activities, and many shopping malls and shops gave away free ice cream, popcorn, and panda balloons. More than 4100 restaurants in Hong Kong are offering discounts, and the number of participating businesses has increased compared to previous years. At Lei Tung Street in Wan Chai, the neatly hung five-star red flag and the flag of the Special Administrative Region form a spectacular 'Flag Sea'. As night falls, the entire street is illuminated by dazzling lights, creating a beautiful scene. Citizens and tourists coming from all directions either stop to admire or pick up their phones to freeze this beautiful scene. On that day, people from all walks of life in Hong Kong extended their blessings to the motherland and Hong Kong in various forms. The 28 fishing boats of the Hong Kong Fishermen's Association, flying the national flag and the SAR flag, paraded in formation in Victoria Harbour, creating a spectacular scene that attracted a large number of citizens to stop and take photos. At Tsim Sha Tsui Pier Plaza, a flash mob singing patriotic songs attracted many citizens to listen. The small river bends southward and flows to the Xiang River to take a look... "When familiar songs such as" Pearl of the Orient "and" Love China "were played, many people joined in humming and applauding. The "Hong Kong Celebrates the Return of Hong Kong Horse Racing Day" event was held in the afternoon at Sha Tin Racecourse, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. About 24500 spectators attended the race. Some attendees expressed that this is not only a sports event, but also one of the important celebrations in Hong Kong society, symbolizing Hong Kong's unique charm and vitality. The warm atmosphere of celebrating the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland has deeply infected Hong Kong University of Science and Technology student Lv Wenxin. She said, "As a college student, I firmly believe that if youth thrive, then Hong Kong thrives; if youth develop, then Hong Kong develops; if youth have a future, then Hong Kong has a future. In the future, I will continue to work hard and contribute my strength to the prosperity and flourishing of Hong Kong