Hong Kong paid tribute to the victims of the Nanjing Massacre on Saturday, marking 88 years since the tragic events of 1937. The HKSAR government hosted a somber ceremony attended by Chief Executive John Lee, central government liaison director Zhou Ji, veterans, and community representatives.
Participants sang China's national anthem and observed a moment of silence, with Lee laying a wreath in memory of the approximately 300,000 lives lost during the six-week atrocity committed by Japanese invaders. The event underscored the city's commitment to preserving historical memory 🕯️.
Since 2014, when China designated December 13 as a national memorial day, Hong Kong has held annual commemorations. This year's gathering saw rare joint participation from officials, lawmakers, and wartime resistance groups like the Hong Kong-Kowloon Independent Brigade descendants.
'Remembering our history is how we build peace,' one attendee told NewspaperAmigo.com. The ceremony comes amid renewed global focus on WWII education, particularly among Gen Z audiences seeking to understand Asia's complex past 🌏.
