Flag at half mast or mourning?

Flags flying at half mast should be mourning, not mourning.

Flags flying at half-mast is an act of mourning, which is used to express condolences and grief for the dead. In China, flying flags at half-mast is a solemn ceremony and is regarded as a sign of mourning. Mourning emphasizes the behavior and way of mourning, and it also contains a deep sense of mourning. In contrast, mourning pays more attention to the expression of emotions and is purely an act of mourning.

Flags flying at half mast is a large-scale mourning activity, which is both a ceremony and a collective mourning act. By flying flags at half mast, people expressed their deep sorrow and respect for the deceased. This solemn ceremony is not only a mourning for the dead, but also a respect for life and care for society.

Here are some situations where flags can be lowered at half mast:

1. Death of a national leader: When a national leader dies, flags are usually flown at half mast to show the respect and condolences of the people of the whole country.

2. Death of important people: When important people in society, such as politicians, scientists, artists and athletes, die, flags can be flown at half mast in mourning.

3. Major disasters: When major disasters occur, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, air crashes, etc. In order to express condolences to the victims and support for the rescue work, flags will be lowered at half mast in many places.

4. Important festivals and anniversaries: Some important festivals and anniversaries, such as National Day, Army Day, Tomb-Sweeping Day, etc. Flags can also be flown at half mast to show respect for history and heroism.