Republic of China

The People's Republic of China National Day is the People's Republic of establishment anniversary, 1949 September, Chinese People's first plenary session decided each year on October 1 for China's National Day ; 1949 October 1 , at Beijing Tiananmen Square held a founding ceremony , the Central People's Government formally established. Chinese mainland , Hong Kong and Macao regions as a statutory holiday or public holiday (Macau two days in Hong Kong in 1997 and 1998 was also a two days, followed by one day).

December 2, 1949, the Central People's Government Committee fourth meeting through the " Resolution on the National Day of Republic of China ", declaring:" Since 1950 onwards, at an annual rate of October , that the People's day of proclamation of the Republic, the National Day of the People's Republic. "

During the National Day, Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau will hold various celebrations to commemorate the establishment of People's Republic of martyrs who sacrificed their lives. Chinese mainland since 2008, during the National Day will be the national leader in Tiananmen Square, the People's Heroes Monument presented flower baskets . In Hong Kong, Victoria Harbour , held annually during the National Day fireworks display will attract tens of thousands of people watching the harbor around the world overseas Chinese communities are organizing celebrations, parades, or a grand celebration ceremony and other activities. However, due to the National Day of Hong Kong in 2012 occurred Lamma collision accident , in 2013 the National Day fireworks display will be canceled, held, to show mourning.

Resolution for The People's Republic of China National Day
First National Chinese People's Political Committee 9 October 1949 the first meeting, by "the Government stipulates October 1 National Day of the People's Republic, in lieu of 10 October Old National Day "proposal and submitted it to the Central People's Government for adoption and implementation.
The Committee considers that the Central People's Government First National Chinese People's Political Committee the proposal is consistent with the reality of history and representation of the people's will, decides to adopt it.
Central People's Government Council hereby proclaims: From 1950 onwards, at an annual rate of 1 October, the People's Republic was proclaimed a great day for the National Day of the People's Republic.

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