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Flag day (Hong Kong)

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28: 20: 96:. It states that any person or organisation that organises, provides equipment for, or participates in any collection of money or sale or exchange for donation of badges, tokens or similar articles in a public place for charitable purpose, should apply for a permit from the Director of Social Welfare. 67:
On a flag day, volunteers with some stock of "flags" and a bag to collect donations (money) stand on streets to raise funds from passers-by. In the past, actual small flags were handed out to people who gave money. Nowadays, people receive a little sticker, which typically bears the name and logo of
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takes place. Organised public fundraising in Hong Kong must be government-approved. Historically, it had been held only on a Saturday. It is currently, however, organised on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flag-selling
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Any charitable organisation must obtain a Public Subscription Permit from the Social Welfare Department prior to performing any public fundraising activities.
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the beneficiary, to place on their clothing after they donate money. Those stickers for particular use in a flag day are still called "flags", in both
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Government approval of flag day activities is enshrined in the Summary Offences Ordinance, Cap. 228 Section 4(17)(i) in the
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