The Origin and Customs of Labor Day

Labor Day originated from the strike of workers in Chicago, USA. The customs of Labor Day on May 1st include enjoying flowers, having dinner and giving gifts in the garden.

The strike was held to protest against the poor working conditions and living expenses. The initial strike was to fight for an eight-hour working system and raise wages. However, with the development of the workers' movement, the purpose of the strike has gradually evolved into demanding the improvement of working conditions, improving the status of workers and safeguarding their rights and interests.

The strike began on May 1886, and after 40 days of struggle, it finally won on May 20th. In order to commemorate this great workers' movement, 1 July 4, 889, Second International announced that May1day every year would be designated as International Labor Day.

During Labor Day, many cities will hold large-scale flower shows. Visitors can go to parks, flower markets and other places to enjoy flowers, and they can also participate in various celebrations. In addition, many people will choose to go home to reunite with their families, eat and chat together and have a happy time. People will also send blessings and gifts to each other to show their respect and support for the workers.

May Day Travel Recommendation:

Guiyang City, Guizhou Province 1

Guiyang, Guizhou is a city full of vitality and culture. Visitors can visit Qianling Park, Guizhou Provincial Museum and other scenic spots to appreciate the local customs and natural beauty.

2. Fujian Tulou

Fujian Tulou is one of the representatives of traditional residential buildings in China, with exquisite architecture and exquisite craftsmanship. Among them, the most famous is the earth building in Nanjing, including Huaiyuan Building, Chengqi Building and Fengchun Building. Each tulou has a unique architectural style and historical background.

3. Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province

Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province is one of the famous Taoist mountains in China, and it is known as "the unparalleled scenic spot in ancient times and the first fairy mountain in the world". There are rich natural landscapes and historical and cultural heritages here, such as Zixiao Palace and Nanyue Temple. At the same time, there are many Taoist cultural attractions and delicacies in Wudang Mountain, such as Taiji Lake and fried rice with bacon.