​The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau (CMAB) officially launched the Website for the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, introducing a series of diverse commemorative activities for the public to join and remember the history.

The website lists a series of commemorative activities organised by government bureaux and departments, community groups, non-governmental organisations, and various sectors of community from later this year to next year. These activities include the official ceremony, exhibitions of historical artefacts and photos, guided tours to wartime relics, seminars, thematic lectures and workshops, film screenings, micro-dramas, book exhibitions, and performances.

Official Ceremony

The official ceremony will be held on 3 September at the Hong Kong City Hall Memorial Garden to commemorate the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, honoring the martyrs and civilians who lost their lives in the war.

Special Exhibitions and Thematic Screen Programme

To enhance public understanding of the historical significance of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the Government will stage two large-scale special exhibitions. The first is the "United in Arms, Standing for Peace – 80th Anniversary of the Chinese Victory in the War of Resistance" Exhibition, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Museum of History (HKMH) and the National Museum of China, running from 27 August to 15 December. The second is the "Standing Together for Peacebuilding: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance in Guangdong and Hong Kong" Exhibition, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence (MWRCD) and the Guangdong Museum of Revolutionary History, running from 29 August 2025, to 8 July 2026.

Additionally, the Hong Kong Film Archive, in collaboration with the HKMH, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, and the MWRCD, will present a thematic screening programme "Cine Memories of the War of Resistance" from 30 August to 20 September, featuring six films on the theme of the war free of charge, including "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru".

Other Thematic Activities

Apart from the special exhibitions and a series of other exhibitions of historical artefacts and photos held at different venues, the HKSAR Government and non-governmental organisations will also introduce different thematic activities in order to encourage the public to gain a more comprehensive understanding of this significant period in history with a profound impact on our country. These activities include thematic Mainland exchange tours for students and youths, field studies on local wartime history, as well as educational visits to museums.

Please visit the website for the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War for details.