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's People's Republic of China (PRC) National Day refers to the anniversary of the official establishment of People's Republic of China (PRC)-10+0.
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.
The origin of China National Day;
The inauguration ceremony of the Central People's Government of People's Republic of China (PRC), namely the founding ceremony, was held in Tiananmen Square.
"The first person who proposed' National Day' was Mr. Ma Xulun, then a member of the CPPCC and the chief representative of Democratic Progressive Party."
10 On 9 October, the first National Committee of China People's Political Consultative Conference held its first meeting. Commissioner Xu Guangping spoke: "Commissioner Ma Xulun can't come on leave. He asked me to say that the establishment of People's Republic of China (PRC) should have a national day, so I hope this Council will decide to designate 10 1 as the national day. " Commissioner Lin also made a speech, seconded it and asked for discussion and decision. On the same day, the meeting passed the motion of "asking the government to designate October 1st as the National Day of China people to replace the old October 10th National Day" and sent it to the Central People's Government for implementation.
1949 65438+On February 2, the resolution adopted at the fourth meeting of the Central People's Government Committee pointed out: "The Central People's Government Committee hereby declares that People's Republic of China (PRC) is a great day for the people of China from 1950 every year, that is, 10."
This is the origin of "65438+ 10 1" as the "birthday" of the people and the country of China, that is, the "National Day".
Since 1950, the annual 65438+ 10 1 has become a grand festival celebrated by people of all ethnic groups in China.