What do one minute of silence, two minutes and three minutes mean respectively? How many minutes of silence is the maximum?

The silence is generally 3 minutes. The maximum is 3 minutes.

In 2020, the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic spread throughout China. On April 3, the State Council issued an announcement: In order to express the deep condolences of the people of all ethnic groups across the country for the martyrs and compatriots who died in the fight against the new coronavirus epidemic, the State Council decided to hold a national mourning event on April 4, 2020.

During this period, flags were flown at half-mast across the country and at embassies and consulates abroad, and public entertainment activities were suspended nationwide. Starting from 10:00 on April 4, people across the country observed a three-minute silence. Cars, trains, and ships blew their horns and air-raid sirens sounded.

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The reason for the existence of silence:

Remembering the ancestors:

Remembering the martyrs and paying tribute to the heroes. On April 4, flags were flown at half-mast and a three-minute silence was held to express deep condolences for the revolutionary martyrs, martyrs and compatriots who sacrificed their lives in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic.

There is no eternity in the world, except for love and longing. They just turned into stars in the sky and protected us in another way. We will always remember them, the heroes who carried the burden for us. Remember the martyrs and pay tribute to the heroes.