All those present sing the song 'All in One Heart' in front of the huge pin badge mosaic to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China.
Twenty Hong Kong organizations in Shanghai from different fields got together for the first time at the South Square of Xintiandi on June 24, 2017 to jointly host a celebration, marking the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.
They completed a 27.24-square-meter puzzle with more than 15,000 pieces of closely linked love-shaped badges, which means 'Hong Kong Heart, China Heart, All in One Heart'. Certified by a Guinness notary attending the event, the puzzle has become a new Guinness world record for 'The Largest Pin Badge Mosaic'.
The Guinness world record attempt started from 12 p.m.
A short film honoring Hong Kong made by Hong Kong director Stanley Tong (L) premiered at the event. (This photo was provided by the organizer.)
Vincent Lo, Founder and Chairman of the Shui On Group and Chairman of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and his wife Loretta Chu
A short film honoring Hong Kong made by Hong Kong director Stanley Tong premiered at the event. Stanley Tong said that in the film more than 100 people from all over the world tell what they think the spirit of Hong Kong is and express their good wishes to Hong Kong. “I hope the film will connect all the Chinese in the world and share the spirit of Hong Kong with more young people”, he said.
Xu Yibo, Vice Chairman of Shanghai Municipal Committee of CPPCC attended the event, expressing his hopes that Hong Kong will continue to maintain its prosperity and social harmony, and that the cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong continues to strive for further improvement.
Certificate of a new Guinness world record titled 'the largest pin badge mosaic' (This photo was provided by the organizer.)
The event was followed by 'All in One Heart' concert. Hong Kong organizations sang classic Hong Kong pop songs to admire the spirit of Hong Kong and express their best wishes.