Use the history of the Anti-Japanese War to enhance the feelings of family and country and cultivate the patriotism with the spirit of the ancestors
China Daily, Hong Kong, February 2 (Reporters Hu Qichen and Liu Lulu) In order to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade of the Dongjiang Column, The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region premiere of the large-scale Anti-Japanese War historical documentary "Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade", sponsored by the Old Guerrilla Fighters Association of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade of the former Dongjiang Column and co-sponsored by the New Territories Federation of Societies and Social Organizations, was held at the Hong Kong Sai Kung Jockey Club Grand Hall.
This documentary lasts for more than two hours. It uses real historical images to show the heroic deeds of our ancestors. It records the history of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade’s armed resistance to the invaders during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. It recalls the arduous years of Hong Kong’s Anti-Japanese War and pays tribute to the heroic Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade. Pay tribute to the immortal spirit of bloody battle and promote patriotism and love for Hong Kong. Nearly 350 people from different sectors of society were invited to the
premiere. The flag-raising ceremony was conducted by the flag-raising team of Zhengzhi Middle School. A special session was held where many middle school students presented flowers to the veterans of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade of the Dongjiang Column. It symbolizes the spirit of patriotism and Hong Kong being passed down from generation to generation. Lin Ming, the former vice president and secretary-general of the Old Guerrilla Fighters Association of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade of the Dongjiang Column, said that the veterans who participated in the event, President Lin Zhen, Vice President Luo Jinghui, Director Zhang Shaoping, Director Xie Xiangxing, and Ms. Liu Su, were all in their 60s. Among them, Zhang Shaoping and Liu Su are both 98 years old and still in good spirits. He said that inheriting the great love for Hong Kong and patriotism of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade and carrying out patriotic national education are the grand spiritual connotations of this film. He hopes that this film will lay a solid foundation for Hong Kong to be more prosperous and stable, and make Hong Kong's future better.
Officiating guests attending the premiere include representatives from the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong, the PLA Hong Kong Garrison, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, the National Security Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong, and the Principal Assistant Secretary of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the SAR Government Mayor Chen Ziyan, Political Assistant to the Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs Zhang Jinle, Sai Kung Home Affairs Commissioner Ma Qiongfan; former Dongjiang Column Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade Veteran Guerrilla Fighters Association President Lin Zhen, Hong Kong National People's Congress Representative, Legislative Council Member, New Territories Federation of Societies Chairman Chen Yong, and Chairman of the New Territories Federation of Societies Tan Zhenguo, etc.
President Lin Zhen pointed out that the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade was born on February 3, 1942 in Saigon during the Anti-Japanese War. During the three years and eight months after the fall of Hong Kong, only the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade of the Dongjiang Column led by the Communist Party of China An organized army, it has insisted on armed resistance against Japan from beginning to end. Most of the guerrillas in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade include many overseas Chinese and more of them are native Hong Kongers. Many of the soldiers came from wealthy families. Their oath was to resolutely sacrifice themselves to defend their homeland and write a glorious chapter in the history of Hong Kong's armed resistance against Japan. She hopes that the next generation of Hong Kong can inherit the patriotism spirit of their ancestors, work hard for the steady implementation of "one country, two systems" and realize national rejuvenation.
President Chen Yong said that the Xinshe Federation, entrusted by relevant national departments, has coordinated the pension work for the former anti-Japanese martyrs and anti-Japanese veterans living in Hong Kong over the years, and has been committed to supporting the preservation and maintenance of Hong Kong's anti-Japanese historical materials. For example, it has visited various places in Hong Kong to search for anti-Japanese relics. , last year mobilized volunteers to repair the Anti-Japanese Heroes Monument Garden, etc. Chief Executive Li Jiachao released the latest "Policy Address" of the SAR government last year. In response to the New Socialist Association and public opinion, he mentioned the establishment of two museums to introduce the history of the country and the Anti-Japanese War. He thanked the government for its good intentions and broad acceptance of public opinions, and hoped that the government could further develop it in the future. The rich local historical resources, such as the launch of the "Tongjiang Column Hong Kong Anti-Japanese War Historical Site Hiking Route", create a synergistic effect with the two museums and further promote the mainstream values with patriotism and love for Hong Kong as the core and in line with the "one country, two systems" policy.
Chairman Tan Zhenguo pointed out that the large-scale Anti-Japanese War historical documentary "Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade" was produced after researching a large amount of historical materials, and used real historical images to show the immortal bravery of our ancestors. The Press Association of Social Services has been vigorously promoting anti-war history education in Hong Kong for many years. It is hoped that viewers can understand Hong Kong's anti-war history by watching this documentary, thereby enhancing their national identity and patriotism for Hong Kong, and understanding the importance and necessity of safeguarding national security. sex.He also pointed out that the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law is a necessary step for us to safeguard national security and maintain stable life today. He hopes that all walks of life will fully support and promote the implementation of Article 23 as soon as possible and jointly safeguard the hard-won good life today. , to further safeguard the stable development of Hong Kong.
This event is co-organized by China Daily (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dongjiang Column Guangdong-Jiangxi-Hunan Border Column Research Association and Shenzhen Dapeng Brothers Film and Television Culture Media Co., Ltd. It also received strong support from local institutions and individuals from all walks of life. Before the screening, the conference specially arranged for the Tseung Kwan O Chorus to sing a red song, and the audience waved national flags and regional flags to sing "Ode to the Motherland" to jointly offer blessings to the motherland.
Mr. Liu Shen, the screenwriter, director and historian of the film, said that planning for "Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade" began in 2009 and rescued filming of dozens of living veterans of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade, including British nationals. witness to history. They went deep into museums, memorial halls and historical archives in the mainland and Hong Kong, researched and consulted a large number of historical documents, inspected dozens of war sites in Hong Kong, and accumulated hundreds of hours of video materials and thousands of historical pictures.
Deng Liping, chairman of Shenzhen Dapeng Brothers Film and Television Culture Media Co., Ltd., serves as the producer and producer of the film. He said that during the production process, he also collected audio and video materials from the United States, Japan and other places, and sought breakthroughs in video technology to restore the historical truth, paying tribute to the older generation of revolutionaries who were not afraid of sacrifices and tenaciously resisting the enemy, and also allowing a new generation to A generation of young people will remember the bloodshed and suffering, cherish and defend peace more, better inherit the red gene, and continue the red blood.
Li Jianguo, president of the Guangdong-Kiangxi-Hunan Border Column Research Association of the Shenzhen Dongjiang Column, said that the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade grew from dozens of people in early 1942 to more than a thousand people. The armed forces of the regiment and five land squadrons attacked the Japanese puppet troops, carried out counter-mops, eradicated traitors and traitors, and fought more than 200 battles with the Japanese army; 115 brigade members and local folks who supported them who died heroically were posthumously recognized as Martyr. The outstanding urban armed struggles they carried out such as "paper bomb warfare" and "mine warfare" were rare in the Eastern battlefield of World War II and will always be remembered by history.
At the same time, the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independence Brigade was the main executor of the Hong Kong rescue operation that has gone down in history. Together with the Guangdong underground party, they made great contributions to rescuing a large number of patriotic democrats and cultural elites stranded in Hong Kong; they also rescued imprisoned people Allied prisoners of war in the concentration camps, British Hong Kong government officials and pilots of the "Flying Tigers" of the US military aiding China made special contributions to the country's victory in World War II.
