Some Hong Kong schools will arrange for pupils to watch live broadcast of Beijing parade on Wednesday in bid to deepen their understanding of major historical events
Hong Kong has dispatched its largest-ever commemorative delegation to Beijing, led by the city’s leader, to honour China’s victory over Japan in the second world war at a highly anticipated military parade, with the city preparing to host a series of celebratory events.
At around 8am on Tuesday, delegation members, including Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and his wife Janet Lam Lai-sim, finance minister Paul Chan Mo-po, police chief Joe Chow Yat-ming and lawmaker Kingsley Wong Kwok, were seen entering the city’s airport.
Leung Chun-ying, former city leader and current vice-chairman of the country’s top political advisory body, was also among the delegates.
The 80th anniversary of Victory Day itinerary includes a commemorative rally and the military parade on Wednesday morning, followed by a cultural gala in the evening, according to the government. Delegates are expected to return home the next day.
