Press Release

HKBU flag-raising ceremony celebrates 75th anniversary of the founding of People's Republic of China

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

 

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) held a flag-raising ceremony on campus this morning (1 October) to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The ceremony was attended by about 150 participants, including Council and Court members, senior management team members, staff, alumni and students of the University. At the ceremony, the national flag together with the HKSAR flag and the HKBU flag were raised by the HKBU Student Flag-raising Team.

In his address, Mr Paul Poon, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU, highlighted the nation’s rapid development and rising international profile in recent years. He emphasised that universities, as the nation’s strongest support, should enhance their investments in education to cultivate new generations of talent to drive the nation’s further development.

 “HKBU has always been an important hub for nurturing talent for both Hong Kong and the nation. In response to societal needs, HKBU will persist in striving for excellence and innovation in education, research and knowledge transfer. We also nurture talents with creativity, a broad vision and a sense of mission to facilitate Hong Kong’s better integration into the overall development of the nation,” said Mr Poon.

The flag-raising ceremony brought together the HKBU community to celebrate the National Day, providing an opportunity for everyone to share at this special occasion the joy and pride of the nation's journey towards prosperity.

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About 150 participants attend the flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
HKBU Student Flag-raising Team performs the solemn duty of flag-raising.
HKBU Student Flag-raising Team performs the solemn duty of flag-raising.
Mr Paul Poon, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU, delivers a speech at the ceremony.
Mr Paul Poon, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Court (2nd row, 6th right); Mr Kevin Liem, Treasurer of the Council and the Court (2nd row, 5th right); Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU (2nd row, 6th left) and other guests take a photo with the HKBU Student Flag-raising Team.