To celebrate the 26th anniversary of the July 1 handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China, the government and public companies separately held various promotions. Starting from free admission to government facilities to free transportation rides.
“Hong Kong Jockey Club announced that they will allow all residents over 18 years of age to enter the Sha Tin racetrack free of charge to enjoy Hong Kong Reunification Race Day and invite many local stars to perform,” said The Stadard Hong Kong, 29 June. 2023 ago.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department also plans to eliminate most of their sports facilities free of charge on Saturday (1/7/2023). Starting from indoor facilities such as basketball and volleyball courts to outdoor facilities such as tennis courts and golf courses.
A number of museums, including the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Hong Kong Museum of History, will allow visitors free entry. Children under 11 years old can enjoy free rides on more than 450 KMB and LWB routes on July 1 and 2. The Star Ferry, tram and Fortune Ferry also offer free rides to the public on certain routes.
Big Discounts
In addition, on the same day, The Standard reported, more than 1.452 restaurants, including McDonald's and Fairwood, offered special discounts for certain meals or set courses. Catering sector lawmaker Tommy Cheung Yu-yan, also chairman of the Hong Kong Catering Industry Association, said on Thursday that its member restaurants were giving discounts on July 1.
Restaurants such as Maxim Food and Fairwood will sell their set meals at 71 percent of their original price. McDonald's will sell two pineapple custard pies for HK$11 next Saturday, and KFC will sell chicken wraps for a discounted price of HK$26.
