Campus Digest

HKBU Student Flag-raising Team wins championship in national flag-raising competition

Thursday, 24 April 2025

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A team formed by (from left) Niu Shuyun, Gao Chang, Cen Yuetong and Liu Weisi, wins the championship in the University/Tertiary category at the Hong Kong Army Cadets National Flag-raising Competition for National Security Education Day.
Two HKBU teams participate in the competition.

 

A team comprising members of HKBU’s Student Flag-raising Team Cen Yuetong, Gao Chang, Niu Shuyun and Liu Weisi won the championship in the University/Tertiary category at the Hong Kong Army Cadets National Flag-raising Competition for National Security Education Day on 6 April at the Youth Development and National Education Base in Tsing Yi. A total of 14 teams from six universities and other post-secondary institutions, including two HKBU teams, participated in the competition. All teams performed the flag-raising ceremony in the Chinese-style.

Organised by the Hong Kong Army Cadets Association, the competition aims to enhance young people’s awareness and understanding of national security through flag-raising displays. While cultivating national identity, patriotism and a sense of responsibility, the competition also intends to strengthen young people’s discipline, team spirit and patriotism with affection for the country and Hong Kong.