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| All cinemas will offer half-price tickets on Oct 1 (from Movie Movie website) |
Half-price cinema tickets are just some of the benefits that people in Hong Kong may enjoy on Oct. 1, as the city joins the celebration of National Day, or the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
The
day will also be marked with free rides on trams and cross-harbour ferries,
while train passengers will get a 25% discount for trips on most MTR lines.
Children can ride buses for free on most routes.
According
to the MTR, the discounts will apply to trips to the border at Lo Wu and Lok Ma
Chau, except for first class. Not included in the discounts are the Airport
Express and Express Rail.
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Meanwhile,
the Star Ferry said the free cross-harbour trips between Central and Wanchai to
Tsim Sha Tsui can be availed of for three days, or from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.
In
addition, there will be free admission at all government-run museums, many
public sports facilities, as well as the Wetland Park.
The
National Day bonanza was announced by Chief Executive John Lee before the weekly
Executive Council today, Sept. 17,
"The
75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is a big day
when the whole country rejoices,” he told reporters.
“I
encourage the public to eagerly take part in different activities, so as to
celebrate enthusiastically the country's 75th anniversary.”
Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki along with other senior officials later held a press conference to provide more details about the festivities.
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| CS Eric Chan (center) announcing details of the National Day celebrations |
In
addition to the free or discounted rides, about 3,000 eateries will offer
discounts, as well as many shopping malls, tourist spots and more than 10,000
shops at local wet markets.
Free
dental checks will also be given to 750 elderly residents, while 7,500 people
will enjoy subsidised local tours.
The
CE said 75 civil servants will provide volunteer work during the National Day
celebrations.
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