The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held a flag-raising ceremony (the Ceremony) on campus to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) on 1 July 2024. The Ceremony was jointly conducted by the PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team (the Team) and the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team.
Comprising retired members of the People’s Liberation Army who have conducted national flag-raising ceremonies in Beijing Tiananmen Square, the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team is dedicated to school national defense education, national flag education, and standardised flag-raising ceremonies.
The PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team comprises both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and performs flag-raising ceremonies on important days, such as HKSAR Establishment Day, PolyU’s Anniversary, and National Day.
The PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team greatly benefited from the sharing of the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team. Arriving a day prior to the Ceremony, members of the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team conducted a rehearsal with the PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team, and the flag-raising techniques of the Team members were drastically improved. The PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team, together with the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team, had a brilliant performance at the Ceremony. Following the event, the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team members also shared their extensive flag-raising experiences with the PolyU Team, creating a valuable and unforgettable exchange for the Team members.
