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National Day of the People's Republic of China
Beihai Park in 2004
Observed byAll of the  People's Republic of China including Hong Kong and Macau
TypeHistorical, cultural, nationalist
Celebrationsfestivities, including fireworks and concerts
DateOctober 1 (7-day holiday)
Tiananmen Square, 2006 National Day of the PRC. The placard reads "Warmly celebrate the 57th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China". The portrait is that of Sun Yat-sen.[1]

The National Day of the People's Republic of China (simplified Chinese: 国庆节; traditional Chinese: 國慶節; pinyin: guóqìng jié) is celebrated every year on October 1. It is a public holiday in the People's Republic of China to celebrate their national day.[2]

The PRC was founded on October 1, 1949 with a ceremony at Tiananmen Square. The Central People's Government passed the Resolution on the National Day of the People's Republic of China on December 2, 1949 and declared that October 1 is the National Day.[3]

The National Day marks the start of one of the two Golden Weeks in the PRC. However, there have been some recent controversies over whether Golden Weeks should be kept.

The National Day is celebrated throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau with a variety of government-organised festivities, including fireworks and concerts. Public places, such as Tiananmen Square in Beijing, are decorated in a festive theme. Portraits of revered leaders, such as Mao Zedong, are publicly displayed.[4]

The University of Southern California U.S.-China Institute published a review of national day celebrations between 1949 and 1999 and discussed preparations for the 2009 extravaganza.[5] US-China Today summarized press coverage and included images of the 2009 celebration.[6]

Fireworks display

A fireworks display is usually held nationwide in all cities, including Hong Kong, where a fireworks display to celebrate the National Day of the People's Republic of China has been held since 1997 at Victoria Harbour in the evening. Many parades occur in the city of Beijing and some are very large.[7]

Gallery

  • Military vehicles were shown in the celebration of the 50th anniversary.
    Military vehicles were shown in the celebration of the 50th anniversary.
  • 2004 National Day celebration in Tiananmen Square, Beijing.
    2004 National Day celebration in Tiananmen Square, Beijing.
  • 2008 National Day celebration in Macau.
    2008 National Day celebration in Macau.
  • 2012 National Day celebration in Hong Kong.
    2012 National Day celebration in Hong Kong.
  • The logo of the 60th anniversary.
    The logo of the 60th anniversary.

See also

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to National Day of the People's Republic of China.
  1. ^ China at 60: Nostalgia and progress | Fu Ying | Comment is free. The Guardian (2008-07-16). Retrieved on 2011-04-30.
  2. ^ Flag-raising ceremony held for China's National Day celebration_English_Xinhua. News.xinhuanet.com (2009-10-01). Retrieved on 2011-04-30.
  3. ^ National Day celebrated across China _English_Xinhua. News.xinhuanet.com (2009-10-01). Retrieved on 2011-04-30.
  4. ^ Fri, Oct 02, 2009 – China celebrates with elaborate display of power and ideology. The Irish Times (2009-10-10). Retrieved on 2011-04-30.
  5. ^ US-China Institute :: news & features :: 60 years of celebrating the creation of the people's republic. China.usc.edu. Retrieved on 2011-04-30.
  6. ^ http://www.uschina.usc.edu/ShowFeature.aspx?articleID=4505
  7. ^ China oozes confidence about future. Usatoday.Com (2009-10-02). Retrieved on 2011-04-30.
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