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The annual ceremony to commemorate those who died in defence of Hong Kong in the war years between 1941 and 1945 was held at the City Hall Memorial Garden this morning (October 22). The acting Chief Executive, Mr Henry Tang, attended the ceremony and laid a wreath.

Senior Government officials, representatives of the Executive Council, the Legislative Council and the Judiciary also were present.

Other participants included representatives of the Central People's Government organisations in Hong Kong, members of the Consular Corps, religious leaders, community dignitaries, former members of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column and representatives of war veterans' groups, uniformed and studen.

Ends/Friday, October 22, 2004

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