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Flag-Lowering Ceremony Cancelled Due to Strong Wind Signal No. 3
Scheduled event at Golden Bauhinia Square suspended amid adverse weather; may resume if conditions improve
The flag-lowering ceremony scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on June 14 at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai has been cancelled due to the issuance of the Strong Wind Signal No. 3.
Authorities stated that the suspension is in accordance with safety protocols linked to inclement weather conditions.
The Hong Kong Observatory raised the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 as gusts intensified in various parts of the territory on Saturday.
The signal, part of the city’s tropical cyclone warning system, indicates sustained wind speeds of 41 to 62 km/h and possible gusts exceeding 110 km/h, posing risks to outdoor events and activities.
The ceremony, which is held daily as part of official protocol and civic tradition, may resume without prior notice should the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 be cancelled and weather conditions deemed suitable before the originally scheduled time.
Golden Bauhinia Square, located outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, is a prominent site for official ceremonies, including daily flag-raising and flag-lowering rituals attended by tourists, residents, and dignitaries.
Weather-related disruptions to these events are rare but mandated under safety guidelines set by event organizers and government departments.
As of the afternoon of June 14, weather authorities continued to monitor local wind conditions and issued advisories urging the public to remain cautious.
No announcement had been made regarding the potential rescheduling or formal resumption of the flag-lowering ceremony by the time of this report.
Authorities stated that the suspension is in accordance with safety protocols linked to inclement weather conditions.
The Hong Kong Observatory raised the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 as gusts intensified in various parts of the territory on Saturday.
The signal, part of the city’s tropical cyclone warning system, indicates sustained wind speeds of 41 to 62 km/h and possible gusts exceeding 110 km/h, posing risks to outdoor events and activities.
The ceremony, which is held daily as part of official protocol and civic tradition, may resume without prior notice should the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 be cancelled and weather conditions deemed suitable before the originally scheduled time.
Golden Bauhinia Square, located outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, is a prominent site for official ceremonies, including daily flag-raising and flag-lowering rituals attended by tourists, residents, and dignitaries.
Weather-related disruptions to these events are rare but mandated under safety guidelines set by event organizers and government departments.
As of the afternoon of June 14, weather authorities continued to monitor local wind conditions and issued advisories urging the public to remain cautious.
No announcement had been made regarding the potential rescheduling or formal resumption of the flag-lowering ceremony by the time of this report.
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