The mood in Hong Kong is celebratory - with a sea of red national and HKSAR flags, lanterns, and festive banners decorating streets, parks, shopping malls and residential buildings - as the special administrative region prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland in two days' time. China Daily recorded some of these memorable moments in Hong Kong's history.
National and HKSAR flags are hoisted over a walkway at Gold Coast in Tuen Mun. Andy Chong/China Daily
A giant lantern decoration is on display in Central. Andy Chong/China Daily
Residents walk past a footbridge decorated with red lanterns in Central. Calvin Ng/China Daily
A giant screen in Tsim Sha Tsui displays a message celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Calvin Ng/China Daily
A hundred taxis maneuver to form the number "25" in Central to give their blessings to the city. Andy Chong/China Daily
National and HKSAR flags hang from a residential building at Ping Shek Estate, Kwun Tong. Andy Chong/China Daily
A fishing boat, with banners and flags fluttering, sails through Victoria Harbour. Calvin Ng/China Daily
Celebratory posters are displayed on commercial buildings, buses, and street lamps. Calvin Ng/China Daily
