A screen marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland is seen in Hong Kong, south China, June 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
HONG KONG, June 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland on July 1 this year. A few days ahead, the city is already teeming with a festive atmosphere.
A ferry with flags marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland sails at the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, June 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
Celebratory posters are seen on a street in Hong Kong, south China, June 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
Photo taken on June 20, 2022 shows a night view at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, south China. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
China's national flags and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flags are hung above a street in Hong Kong, south China, June 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaochu)
Celebratory billboards are seen in Hong Kong, south China, June 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Celebratory posters marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland are seen on an overbridge in Hong Kong, south China, June 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
A sailboat with celebratory posters marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland sails at the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, June 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Illuminated decorations are seen at Victoria Park ahead of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in Hong Kong, south China, June 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)■