Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Chief Executive John Lee today attended commemorative events marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Mr Lee led a delegation to join the commemorative rally and massive military parade in the morning.
Helicopters flew over Tian’anmen Square formed the number 80 and carried banners that read “Justice Prevails,” “Peace Prevails,” and “The People Prevail.”
The grand parade included 45 formations and echelons passing through Tiananmen Square or fly crossing the sky. A range of new armaments were also shown.
Eighty thousands pigeons and 80,000 balloons were released to the sky to close the ceremony.
Mr Lee also attended a reception at noon.
The members of the delegation include the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s Principal Officials and representatives from the Judiciary, the Legislative Council and the District Councils, as well as patriots who participated in the War of Resistance, veterans and their descendants.