"Love Our Home, Treasure Our Country" Joint School Gala showcases atmosphere of patriotism (with photos)
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The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, and the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, officiated at the event. Around 2 000 representatives from school sponsoring bodies, school councils, school head associations, schools and parent-teacher associations attended.
Mr Cheuk said, "On the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, we have gained a deeper understanding of the importance of safeguarding national security and promoting patriotic education. When you love your country, you will naturally and consciously safeguard its security. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has consistently promoted mainstream values centred on patriotism and love for Hong Kong, which align with the principle of 'one country, two systems'. In April last year, the Working Group on Patriotic Education, chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration, was established to deepen public understanding and appreciation of our nation and the richness of Chinese culture, and to systematically integrate patriotic education into the national education framework. The 'Love Our Home, Treasure Our Country 3.0' joint school national education series is a fine example of how the education sector has responded positively to this initiative and worked together to promote patriotic education."
He continued, "Tonight's performance of the 'Love Our Home, Treasure Our Country' gala is not only a showcase of the fruitful achievements over the past year but also a valuable opportunity for our students to demonstrate their confidence and talents on stage. We are fortunate to live in an era of national prosperity and strength, and our country has shown particular care for the HKSAR - the most recent example being the Shandong Naval Taskforce's visit to Hong Kong, marking the country's first-ever open-door naval visit. I hope students will turn the knowledge and experiences gained from the 'Love Our Home, Treasure Our Country' activities into positive values and meaningful actions - actively practising the spirit of patriotism and love for Hong Kong. I also hope they will aspire to become a new generation of idealistic, courageous individuals with a strong Hong Kong spirit and national pride, contributing their youthful passion and strength to the cause of national unity and solidarity."
Mr Cheuk also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the school sponsoring bodies, school councils, colleagues in the education sector, co-operating organisations, and community partners for their unwavering efforts in promoting patriotic education.
This school year's "Love Our Home, Treasure Our Country" joint school national education activities were scaled up and more diversified than those of last year, with total attendance exceeding 40 000. Apart from teachers and students, some activities also invited parents, experts from different sectors and members of the public to enhance understanding of national education among different stakeholders. The activities included Chinese cultural experiences, learning of intangible cultural heritage skills, visual arts and innovation exhibitions, competitions, and enquiry-based studies on themes aligned with national policies. These activities allowed students to appreciate the richness of Chinese heritage, cultivate affection for their home and country, and build a strong sense of national pride.
Today's gala marked the grand finale of the "Love Our Home, Treasure Our Country 3.0" series, which also celebrated the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, and the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. About 300 students participated in the performances, including the flag-raising ceremony and Chinese-style foot drill by joint school flag guards, music, dance, dragon and flag dance, as well as Cantonese opera performance, all showcasing students' fruitful learning achievements.
The EDB will continue to promote "Love Our Home, Treasure Our Country" joint school national education activities in the 2025/26 school year and organise more diversified learning activities to advance national education. These efforts will nurture young people into quality citizens with a strong sense of social responsibility and national identity, as well as a deep affection for Hong Kong.
Ends/Friday, July 4, 2025
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