National Day of the People’s Republic of China 2024 Date: Know History and Significance of the Day That Marks Mao Zedong’s Proclamation at Tiananmen Square in Beijing
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1, 1949. A ceremony was organised to celebrate the forming of the Central People's Government in Tiananmen Square in its new national capital of Peking on the same day that year.
National Day of China, also known as the National Day of the People's Republic of China, is celebrated annually on October 1. The day marks the anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949. This day commemorates the declaration made by Mao Zedong in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, signifying the victory of the Chinese Communist Party after years of civil war. As per historical records, the Chinese Communist Party victory in the Chinese Civil War resulted in the Kuomintang retreat to Taiwan and the Chinese Communist Revolution whereby the People's Republic of China replaced the Republic of China.
Although the National Day of the People’s Republic of China is observed on October 1, another six days are added to the official holiday comprising seven consecutive days also known as Golden Week.
National Day of the People’s Republic of China 2024 Date
National Day of the People’s Republic of China 2024 will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 1.
National Day of the People’s Republic of China History
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) defeated the incumbent Kuomintang (KMT) nationalist government of the Republic of China in the Chinese Civil War from 1927 to 1950. The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1, 1949. A ceremony was organised to celebrate the forming of the Central People's Government in Tiananmen Square in its new national capital of Peking on the same day that year. The first public parade of the new People's Liberation Army took place at this place, followed by the address by the country's first Chairman Mao Zedong officially declaring the formal establishment of the Republic.
National Day of the People’s Republic of China Significance
National Day of China is an important day for the people of China. On this day, grand military parades and flag-raising ceremonies are oraganised especially in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. Additionally, grand fireworks, concerts, and cultural performances are also held to mark the special day. Decorations of public spaces with patriotic symbols like the national flag, banners, and flowers are seen across the country as people gear up with excitement for the national day.
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