China’s National Day: October 1st – History, Significance, and Celebrations
Every year on October 1st, the People’s Republic of China celebrates National Day (国庆节, Guóqìng Jié)—a holiday of profound national importance. It marks the founding of the modern Chinese state in 1949, and is one of the most significant political and patriotic holidays in the country. Observed with grandeur across mainland China, Hong Kong, and […]