Govt holds ceremony to honour war dead
The government held a ceremony on Monday morning to commemorate those who lost their lives defending Hong Kong between 1941 and 1945. The ceremony took place at the Memorial Garden of Hong Kong City Hall at 8am. Chief Executive John Lee led the proceedings and laid a wreath of remembrance. The event was attended by various senior government officials, including Chief Justice Andrew Cheung, Legislative Council President Andrew Leung and Executive Council Convenor Regina Ip.  Representatives of central government organisations, religious leaders and members of war veterans' groups were also present to pay their respects. The ceremony began with a flag-raising ceremony and the singing of the national anthem, followed by a two-minute silence to honour the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for Hong Kong.