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National Day Description
National Day on 1 October marks the PRC's 1949 founding with civic pride and unity. Tian'anmen and local squares host flag-raisings, flowers, patriotic song, and documentaries. Citizens tour historic sites or mountains under red street decor. State ceremony meets mass leisure, reflecting shared history without replacing quieter lunar traditions.
📜 History & Origins
National Day commemorates the proclamation of the People's Republic of China by Mao Zedong on October 1, 1949, at Tiananmen Square, following the victory of the Chinese Communist Party in the Chinese Civil War. The day has been celebrated since 1950, with grand military parades held every 5 or 10 years.
🎉 How It's Celebrated
Beijing's Tiananmen Square hosts a flag-raising ceremony at sunrise, attended by thousands. Giant floral displays and topiary sculptures line major cities. The Golden Week holiday sees massive domestic tourism — trains, flights, and hotels are booked months in advance. State television broadcasts special galas and patriotic documentaries. Red national flags adorn streets, shops, and private homes.
🍽️ Traditional Foods
Golden Week feasts feature hairy crab from Yangcheng Lake, harvest-season fruits, and banquet dishes served at family reunions. Street food vendors at tourist sites sell candied hawthorn skewers (tanghulu) and steamed buns.
