National Day comes from English.

1, 19491After the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC) in October, the National Day celebrations have undergone several changes.

In the early days of the People's Republic of China (1950-1959), large-scale celebrations and military parades were held every year. 1960 In September, according to the policy of building the country through thrift, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council decided to reform the National Day system. Since then, from 1960 to 1970, a grand rally and mass procession have been held in front of Tiananmen Square every National Day, but there is no military parade.

From 197 1 to 1983, every year 1 October1celebrates the National Day in Beijing in the form of a large garden party, and there is no mass parade. 1984, the 35th anniversary of the National Day, held a grand National Day parade and mass celebration parade. In the following ten years, the National Day was celebrated in other forms, and no national day military parade or mass celebration parade was held. 1 October1,1999, the 50th anniversary of the national day, held a grand national day military parade and mass celebration parade. This is the last grand National Day celebration in People's Republic of China (PRC) in the 20th century.

Chinese translation:

1949 10 1 After the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), the forms of celebrating the National Day have changed several times.

In the early days of the founding of New China (1950─ 1959), large-scale celebrations and military parades were held every National Day. 1960 In September, the Central Committee and the State Council decided to reform the National Day system in line with the principle of building the country through diligence and thrift. Since then, from 1960 to 1970, a grand assembly and mass procession have been held in front of Tiananmen Square every year, but no military parade has been held.

From 197 1 to 1983, every year, 10 and 1, Beijing celebrates the National Day in the form of large-scale garden parties, and there are no mass demonstrations. 1984, the 35th anniversary of the National Day, held a grand National Day military parade and mass celebration parade. In the following ten years, other forms were used to celebrate the National Day, and no national day military parade and mass celebration parade were held. 1999 10 1, the 50th anniversary of the national day, held a grand national day military parade and mass celebration parade. This is the last grand National Day celebration held by the people of China in the 20th century.

National Day is a national statutory holiday to commemorate the country itself.

They are usually the independence of this country, the signing of the constitution, the birthday of the head of state or other significant anniversaries; Some are saints' day, the patron saint of this country.

Although most countries have similar anniversaries, due to complicated political relations, this festival in some countries cannot be called National Day. For example, the United States only has independence day and no national day, but the two have the same meaning.

In ancient China, the emperor's accession to the throne and birthday were called "National Day".

Today, China National Day refers to the anniversary of the official establishment of People's Republic of China (PRC). 10 1.

The oldest national day in the history of the world is the National Day of San Marino. As early as 30 1 year, San Marino designated September 3rd as its national day.