July 1, 2022, is the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Even after 25 years, we still feel that our hearts are full of excitement.
The streets and alleys of Hong Kong are decorated with lights and the five-star red flag is flying in the sky of Hong Kong. This is far more lively than the Spring Festival because people are really happy from the bottom of their hearts.
25 years ago, on the night of Hong Kong's return to , under the spotlight, we took back the territory that belonged to our country from the British. At the flag-raising ceremony, the flag-raiser must be the most excited and nervous person .
Hong Kong Return Ceremony
After the founding of New China, our great leader finally regained Hong Kong through unremitting efforts. On July 1, 1997.
Britain, which has ruled Hong Kong for more than 100 years, is very unhappy. Even if the two sides negotiate and reach an agreement, Britain still does not want to hand over its territorial rights. Find ways to delay the handover.
Exciting times are coming. But at the flag handover ceremony, the British attitude was casual from the beginning. Their inner unhappiness is exposed on the surface, and their arrogant behavior is clearly visible under the high-definition camera.
The pattern of a country can be seen at this moment. There was no orderly pace, no decent ceremony, and they didn't even want to pretend to have the last feeling.
The British diplomat finally spoke and said, please allow them to leave with dignity. But it’s not us that makes them lose face, it’s them.
A new beginning starts at the first second of a new day. Our Chinese flag must be raised promptly at 0:00 on July 1st.
Compared with the casualness of the British army, our country shows our high-spirited spirit every moment. The national team marched in neat steps and shouted loud slogans.
Our country’s honor guard did not give in at all and responded quickly. Finally, our five-star red flag was raised on time and within seconds.
The story behind the flag-raiser
During the flag-raising ceremony, there was a small episode. After Hong Kong's handover date was determined, all relevant departments were working non-stop and preparing meticulously.
The flag-raising ceremony is extremely important, which represents the spirit of our great country. The country's honor guard is outstanding. They train day and night just for this moment when the flag is raised.
The handover ceremony between the two countries was very complicated and grand. This was a historic moment. People across the country are watching eagerly.
Every step in the ceremony is necessary. Everyone performs their duties and has been rehearsing for this day for a long time. You can't make a wrong move.
serves as the country’s flag-raiser. For the honor of the motherland, the flag-raiser cannot make mistakes. The moment the flag is raised, it represents the official return of Hong Kong.
The flag-raiser at the Hong Kong handover ceremony was a soldier named Zhu Tao. His spirit was admirable. Be calm and composed in the face of danger.
Practice again and again before the ceremony. Even if your gloves are worn out and there are blood blisters on your hands, you must continue to practice. 's tense spirit and high-intensity training caused Zhu Tao to have minor physical problems.
From the moment he was selected as the flag-raiser, Zhu Tao had a decisive sense of mission. He knew that people had been looking forward to this day for more than a hundred years, and he would participate in history.
When he took over the national flag with both hands, the training never stopped. The handover ceremony will last for half an hour, and the time for raising the national flag is the time for the national anthem. The national anthem and the flag-raising speed must be consistent with each other, and there will be no difference in every second.
We had a similar experience when we participated in military training, and we were very tired. But this is far from one percent of the intensity of military training. As the backbone of China, they must be in good condition at all times.
The flag-raisers were very tired after traveling between Beijing and Hong Kong, but the enthusiasm for Hong Kong's return made them forget their physical discomfort. After
arrived in Hong Kong, they rehearsed every day. They had to stay focused and awake in their decision-making.However, Zhu Tao had a nosebleed due to acclimatization during the rehearsal.
He was worried that he would still be in this condition when the ceremony began, so he stuffed cotton in his nose beforehand. Don't delay anything because you have delayed this national event.
Faced with the British deliberately making things difficult when they actually took the field, the flag-raiser also responded quickly, not insulting the dignity of the country. Even when he started to nosebleed when he came on the field, Comrade Zhu Tao just swallowed it.
But the accident still came, and this time it was not because of Comrade Zhu Tao's physical condition. It was because of the unexpected actions of the British side.
Our national anthem must be seamlessly connected after the British national anthem ends. At this time, the flag raiser must raise the flag. After the national anthem is played, the flag must be raised to the top of the flagpole.
During the British flag-lowering ceremony, the tempo of the British national anthem was deliberately faster, 12 seconds earlier than the preset time during the rehearsal. No one expected this. Before our national anthem was played, you could hear the needle drop, and the scene seemed to be still.
12 seconds, this is probably the last act of protest that the UK can do. Our hearts are high in these 12 seconds. As the national anthem played, everyone slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhu Tao looked as stable as a mountain. Although the waiting time was painful for him, he still waited attentively for our national anthem to be played.
12 seconds after the British national anthem was played. In the solemn Chinese national anthem melody, our country's national flag slowly rose. All of this is inseparable from the efforts of Comrade Zhu Tao.
No one present noticed anything strange about Zhu Tao, and it was not until the handover ceremony was over that he went to deal with it. This was also a thrilling experience for Zhu Tao.
Hong Kong’s past history
Hong Kong has never been a prosperous city during the Qing Dynasty period. The arrogant invader Britain forcibly occupied Hong Kong. This occupation lasted for more than a hundred years.
A popular song of the Seven Sons, it describes the sadness of China at that time. Although Hong Kong is small, it is located in a fortress where shameless invaders eat our flesh and blood.
Britain, known as the Empire on which the sun never sets, has raised its butcher's knife towards us across the ocean. The country was in ruins, and the Qing government was bullied to the point of losing its blood.
The failure of the Opium War meant the backwardness of our country. Facing British guns, the incompetent Qing government was forced to sign a treaty that was humiliating and humiliating the country.
Large tracts of our territory fell into the hands of different enemy forces, and Hong Kong fell into the hands of the British. China has lived a difficult life for a hundred years.
After the victory of New China, we drove the mad dogs out of our territory and regained the lost territory. takes back the authority of Hong Kong.
In the ceremony that attracts everyone's attention, every little person behaves in an orderly manner. It is their demeanor that demonstrates the prestige of our country. The return of Hong Kong is a major charter that still brings tears to our eyes when we think about it.
html Today in 2025, we look back at the handover ceremony at that time. Facing the precious images left behind, when the national anthem sounded and the five-star red flag was raised, our noses felt sour and tears filled our eyes.
