Ceremony to commemorate 160th anniversary of birthday of Dr Sun Yat-sen to be held this Thursday
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November 12, 2026, marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dr Sun Yat-sen, a great national hero, a great patriot and a great forerunner of China's democratic revolution. In commemoration of Dr Sun Yat-sen's immortal contributions to national independence, social progress and people's well-being, the HKSAR Government announced earlier that a ceremony will be held on November 12.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, will officiate at the ceremony and deliver a speech. Other participants will include senior government officials, representatives of the Central People's Government organisations in Hong Kong, Members of the Executive Council and the Legislative Council, Hong Kong deputies to the National People's Congress, Hong Kong members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, District Council members, members of the community, representatives from uniformed groups, youth representatives and students. The ceremony will also include a performance by the Police Band and singing of the national anthem by a choir from King's College and Belilios Public School, wreath laying and bowing in tribute by all those attending.
No public viewing area will be set up. Radio Television Hong Kong TV 31 will broadcast the ceremony live.
Ends/Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Issued at HKT 15:00
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