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The Security Bureau (SB) led its disciplined services and auxiliary services, together with youth uniformed groups, to hold the “Parade by Disciplined Services and Youth Groups cum Carnival for Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China” at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O on October 1 to celebrate the National Day with members of the public, as well as deepening the citizens’ understanding of the country and the work of the disciplined services.
The officiating guest Mr Tang Yat-sun inspected the disciplined services ceremonial guard and youth uniform groups, and delivered a speech. Amid the performance of the Police Band, the disciplined services ceremonial guard and the youth uniformed groups marched into the parade ground with the Chinese-style foot drill. It was followed by a flag-raising ceremony conducted by the Fire Services Department (FSD) flag party, with the playing and singing of the National Anthem and a fly-past by Government Flying Service (GFS) helicopters. The subsequent performances included music shows by the Police Band and Police Band Cadet, vehicular and equipment parade by various disciplined services and auxiliary services, a joint work and rescue departmental drill and demonstrations by the disciplined services’ working dogs.
Moreover, exhibition and game booths were set up at the carnival to showcase the work on national security, close ties between the services and the Mainland, as well as different aspects of the forces. The disciplined services participating in the parade included the Correctional Services Department, Customs and Excise Department, FSD, Police Force, Immigration Department and GFS. The youth groups of various disciplined services, Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps, Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps, Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps and Hong Kong Army Cadets Association also took part in the event.
