What is the significance of National Day?

National Day is a feature of modern nation-state, which appears with the emergence of modern nation-state and becomes particularly important. It has become a symbol of an independent country, reflecting the country's national system and polity.

National Day is a festival celebrated by people all over the country, with strong social cohesion. People participate in various celebrations, feel the strength and pride of the country, and enhance their collective consciousness and sense of belonging. National Day is also an opportunity to show the country's comprehensive strength and achievements, and we are proud of the country's development and take-off.

National Day is a day when people of all ethnic groups unite to celebrate festivals. As a multi-ethnic country, China attaches great importance to national unity, equal development and protection of the legitimate rights and interests of all ethnic groups. National Day is an opportunity for different ethnic groups to learn from each other, exchange cultures and strengthen cooperation, which embodies China's core values of harmony, stability and prosperity.

Activities carried out on National Day:

1. Decorate with lanterns: In China, whenever the National Day comes, all enterprises and institutions will hang lanterns or banners and celebrate the National Day with slogans such as celebrating the National Day; Bonsai and hydrogen balloons with slogans are placed in the square to welcome the National Day with a happy atmosphere.

Second, National Day Holiday: 65438+ 10/month 1 is China's annual National Day. 1999, China revised and promulgated the Measures for Holidays on National Day and Memorial Day, which merged the National Day with the adjacent Saturdays and Sundays into a seven-day National Day holiday, called the National Day Golden Week. With the situation of festivals, people can feel the joy of National Day together.

3. Expressway: With the improvement of people's living standards, private cars are increasingly popular, and people usually use the 7-day National Day holiday to visit the great rivers and mountains of the motherland. Therefore, since 20 12, highways are free for private cars during the national day.

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