The Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, said today that it was necessary, under the principal of democracy and openness, to let more talented and responsible young people enhance themselves and eventually take over the responsibility of “Patriotism and Love for Macao”. Speaking to more then 1,100 guests who attended the National Day celebration reception hosted by the Macao SAR Government today, Mr Ho said: “Since Macao returned to the motherland, the tradition of “Patriotism and Love for Macao”, together with the Chinese humanist spirit, which are characterised by assiduousness, self-enhancement, consideration and solidarity, has been the pillar of Macao’s development. He said that the advancement of cross-Taiwan Strait relations, the progress of “One country, Two Systems” in Hong Kong and Macao, and the all-round development outlook of the country have compounded the profound meaning to our celebration of National Day. “It is important to emphasis on the political meaning and spiritual value of Patriotism and Love for Macao. “ He said the development of “One Country, Two Systems” required a strong team of patriots; meanwhile, the practice of the general public was the foundation of the spirit of “Patriotism and Love for Macao”. Mr Ho said the MSAR Government must strengthen the awareness of “Patriotism and Love for Macao” among its member, and that all officials and elites in the society should demonstrate the will to put this into practice. In addition to the reception, the Government also held a variety of events for the 56th National Day celebrations. These included a flag-raising ceremony followed by a National Day marathon. A fireworks display was also scheduled in the evening to put a closing touch to the celebrations.
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