About National Day customs

1. Decoration with lanterns

Every National Day in our country, enterprises and institutions will hang up lanterns or banners and use slogans such as "Celebrate National Day" to celebrate the National Day; Bonsai plants and hydrogen balloons with slogans were placed to welcome the National Day with a joyful atmosphere.

2. National Day Holiday

October 1st every year is my country’s National Day. In 1999, my country revised and promulgated the “National Festival and Anniversary Holiday Measures” to combine National Day with The adjacent Saturdays and Sundays are combined into a seven-day National Day holiday, which is called the "National Day Golden Week". The holiday situation allows the people to jointly experience the joy of National Day.

3. Free highways

With the improvement of people's living standards, private cars have become increasingly popular. People usually use the 7-day National Day holiday to visit the great rivers and mountains of the motherland. Therefore, since 2012, the country has made highways free of charge for private cars during the National Day. The free passage period during the 2013 National Day holiday is from 00:00 on October 1 to 24:00 on October 7.

4. Military Parade Ceremony

Every fifth and tenth anniversary there will be celebrations and military parades of different sizes. The most influential and representative ones in history are the Founding Ceremony and the 5th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. There will be six military parades this week, including the 10th, 35th, 50th and 60th anniversaries of the National Day.

Since the founding ceremony of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, China has held fourteen National Day military parades.

In the ten years from 1949 to 1959, China held 11 National Day military parades.

In September 1960, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council implemented the policy of "strictly practicing frugality and building the country with diligence", reformed the National Day ceremony system, and implemented "a small celebration every five years, a big celebration every ten years, and a big celebration every ten years" Hold a military parade."

In 1964, the military parade regulations issued by the Ministry of National Defense listed military parade provisions for the first time. Subsequently, due to the "Cultural Revolution" and other reasons, the National Day military parade was not held for 24 consecutive years.

In 1984, based on Deng Xiaoping's proposal, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China decided to resume military parades and held a large-scale National Day military parade on the 35th anniversary of the National Day in 1984.

In 1999, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China decided to hold a military parade to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. A large-scale military parade was held in Tiananmen Square on October 1, 1999.

The 60th anniversary military parade was held on National Day in 2009.

Extended reading: National Day customs in various countries around the world

The French military parade fireworks are the most spectacular

France is based on the destruction of the Bastille prison by Parisian masses during the French Revolution on July 14 This day is celebrated as National Day. Every year on Bastille Day, France holds a grand National Day military parade.

Unlike before, a new face appeared in France’s National Day military parade this year—a 120-member European Legion phalanx marching at the forefront of the troops being reviewed.

The phalanx of the European Legion was led by the legion commander and German Lieutenant General Holger Kammerhof, with 120 soldiers from France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and Spain. To the sound of majestic military music, they marched neatly and vigorously through the reviewing stand at the Place de la Concorde. As the procession marched down the straight and wide Champs Elysées, bursts of applause and cheers erupted from the crowd.

French Bastille Day is also famous for its fireworks. People celebrating often watch the spectacular sight of fireworks rising into the sky amidst the majestic music of "La Marseillaise".

American residents spontaneously celebrate the parade

The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4 as its National Day. On this day every year, church bells ring all over the United States, and residents across the country spontaneously hold parades to celebrate. Under normal circumstances, people participating in the parade on this day can choose a variety of makeup and form a small family band. Some relatives, friends, and even generations of grandparents and grandchildren gather together to sing and dance on the streets. The street has become a sea of ??joy, with various floats, model cars, acrobatic cars and the happy crowd forming a mighty parade.

After the parade, people gather in parks or other public places to celebrate this grand festival in the way they like.

However, while Americans celebrate Independence Day with barbecue parties, parades, and fireworks displays, the U.S. security agencies dare not take it lightly and guard against any possible terrorist attacks. Since 9/11, U.S. security agencies have maintained a high level of alert for special days such as Independence Day. The United States' terror alert level remains at level three yellow during this Independence Day holiday. In the United States' five-level alert level system, yellow indicates that the United States still faces the threat of terrorist attacks, but the level of danger is not high.

The date of National Day is related to the weather

According to historical practice, the birthday of the King of England is the National Day of the United Kingdom. Now Elizabeth II’s birthday is April 21, but due to April in London The weather is not good, so the second Saturday in June every year is designated as the "Queen's official birthday". Because at this time of year, the weather in London, which has always been known as the "Fog City", is also relatively good.

The main event is the Queen's personal review of the British Royal Guards. This year the UK’s National Day is on June 14th. On this day, the British Royal Guards held a grand military parade in Knightguards Square, London. Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, attended the military parade in the square by carriage.

Since Saturday is not a working day in the UK, this day is not a holiday.

German state capitals take turns to hold festivals

Germany calls October 3rd "Unification Day" and is a legal holiday. However, this holiday seems to be different from the "National Day" of other countries. "It's different. Because no major events happened on this important day similar to National Day in Germany. Unlike France, where the revolutionary masses stormed the Bastille on July 14, 1789, the United States issued the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and Switzerland in 1291. A permanent alliance was concluded on August 1, 2011.

According to the rules since unification in 1990, the capitals of each state have taken turns to hold celebrations. For example, in 2000, it was Dresden's turn. Even though it was the "tenth" celebration day, the capital did not hold any celebrations. A grand and solemn celebration.

North Korea’s military parade is grand in scale

September 9 is the anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. On the eve of National Day, national flags have been planted all over the streets and alleys of Pyongyang, and giant slogans stand on urban traffic arteries.

Every year on National Day, North Korea usually holds a large-scale military parade and procession. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. On September 9, a series of activities including a grand military parade, mass marches, and torch parades were held in Kim Il Sung Square in the center of Pyongyang.

In the morning, colorful flags were fluttering around Kim Il Sung Square, and there were a large number of Pyongyang citizens in festive costumes. Kim Jong Il, Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, Chairman of the National Defense Commission and Supreme Commander of the People's Army, watched the military parade and mass demonstrations.

In the majestic music, nearly 10,000 soldiers, including the portrait flag column of the leaders of the People's Army, the military university columns of the People's Army, the Army, Navy and Air Force columns and the Revolutionary College column, held rifles or charge guns. **, walking in front of the rostrum. Subsequently, hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life in Pyongyang walked past the rostrum surrounded by the leader's statue, floats and placards. Kim Jong Il waved to the People's Army soldiers and marchers from the rostrum.

In the evening, young students in Pyongyang held a torch parade and celebration party at Kim Il Sung Square.

The Norwegian people dress up to celebrate the festival

May 17 is Norway’s National Day (also called Constitution Day). In this grand festival, you will see thousands of people wearing national costumes celebrating Yasong.

On the street, groups of passengers, from young girls to old women, almost They are all suspender-style floor-length skirts in red, white, black, and green. They are embroidered with bright flowers and patterns on thick woolen or cotton cloth. Everyone has beautiful silver accessories on their chests, and some even have them. Wearing matching cloaks and ethnic hats of the same color, they are colorful and gorgeous.

Men's clothing ranges from medieval court dresses to 21st century red fashions, which are also dazzling and varied. There are many old people with various medals on their chests, civilized sticks in their hands, and top hats on their heads. They are quite gentlemanly.

On this day, Karl Johan Street leading to the palace turned into a sea of ??people, flowers and national flags. A Norwegian flag with a blue cross on a red background and a white border is flying on the tall temporary flagpoles erected on both sides of the road; there are national flags on rooftops, balconies, and windows; what’s even more surprising is that almost everyone is holding one in their hands. A small flag is displayed on the baby's cradle, the national flag is displayed on the bus, the national flag is displayed on the taxi, the national flag is displayed on the police car, and the men wear red, white and red flags in the same colors as the national flag on their suits. Blue three-color strips, women’s corsage and collar are also woven with red, white and blue color strips.

When the National Day Parade began, both sides of the road were filled with cheering spectators, and the crowds were so crowded that there was no way to pass. The king is standing in the auditorium in a black dress and a black hat; on the right is the queen in a red dress and a red hat. Everything is so natural, so simple, and everything comes from people's hearts and their infinite love for the motherland and the nation.

Singapore’s National Day Ceremony brings joy to the whole country

Every August 9, Singapore holds a National Day Ceremony, and the whole country rejoices. There will also be a National Day review ceremony, with fighter jets and parachuting performances. After the president reviews the guard of honor, 14 fighter planes will fly over in a five-star and crescent formation. The formation is like the five-star crescent on the national flag. When the marching team passes the reviewing stand, 14 fighter planes forming a five-star crescent formation will appear above the team together with other aircraft.

After the aircraft show, the next step is the breathtaking skydiving performance. The skydivers will jump from the Hercules transport aircraft at an altitude of 1,500 meters. They all carry 40 kilograms of equipment on their backs. , the government building is surrounded by skyscrapers, which is a challenge for them.

Hungarian festivals display thousands of years of history

The Hungarians, originally nomadic people from the East, settled in the Danube Basin in 896 AD. In 1000 AD, St. Stephen, the founding king of Hungary, was crowned and the country was officially established.

On August 20, 2000, various activities were held across Hungary to celebrate the National Day and the 1000th anniversary of the founding of the country. Celebrations titled "Millennium Dream" were held in the capital Budapest, Tihany on Lake Balaton and the eastern city of Debrecen. Over the Danube in front of the Parliament Building, airplane stunts and skydiving performances attracted thousands of citizens. In the evening, a grand fireworks show was held along the Danube River, and colorful fireworks decorated Budapest in a colorful way.

Every National Day, various countries hold different forms of celebrations to strengthen the patriotic awareness of their people and enhance the cohesion of the country. Countries should also express congratulations to each other. The National Day falls on every fifth and tenth day, and some even celebrate it on an even larger scale. To celebrate the National Day, governments of various countries usually hold a National Day reception, hosted by the head of state, head of government or foreign minister, and invite envoys from various countries stationed in the local area and other important foreign guests to participate. However, some countries do not hold receptions. For example, the United States and the United Kingdom do not hold receptions.

National Day, also known as National Day and National Day, refers to a day established by a country to commemorate the country itself. A statutory holiday, usually the anniversary of the country's independence, the signing of the Constitution, or other significant anniversaries. On this day, various celebrations are held in every country. In ancient China, the emperor's accession to the throne and birthday were called "National Day".

The oldest National Day in the history of the world is the National Day of San Marino. As far back as 301 AD, San Marino designated September 3 as its National Day.

The National Day of New China specifically refers to the anniversary of the official founding of the People's Republic of China, so people across the country will hold celebrations on October 1 every year.