# Golden Bauhinia Square

The Golden Bauhinia Square was built in commemoration of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. On July 1, 1997, when the HKSAR was established, the central government sent it a golden bauhinia statue as a gift, to symbolize their hope that the city enjoys everlasting prosperity. The statue was placed in the square next to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. A grand flag-raising ceremony is held here every year on the anniversary of the HKSAR's establishment and China's National Day.