Tag Archives: China National Day
China Turns 70 Posted by sasha on Sep 25, 2019
October 1st is a very special day in China this year. Not only is it the country’s National Day (国庆节 – guó qìng jié), but it’s the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC. In this post we’ll take a closer look at the holiday and how the country is planning on celebrating as China…
National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival Posted by sasha on Oct 3, 2017
This is a big week in China, as the country celebrates two of its most important holidays. Millions upon millions of people are traveling to enjoy this Golden Week (黄金周 – huáng jīn zhōu). This year it’s extra special, as both National Day (国庆节 – guó qìng jié) and Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節 – zhōng qiū…
Get Ready for National Day Posted by sasha on Sep 29, 2016
Just like the 4th of July in the United States, the 1st of October is a very important holiday in China. National Day (国庆节 – guó qìng jié) celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. To get you in the patriotic spirit for this big day, check out some of our past…
China’s National Anthem Posted by sasha on Oct 1, 2015
Today is National Day (国庆节 – guó qìng jié) in China, commemorating the day Mao Zedong established the People’s Republic of China back in 1949. On this day, thousands upon thousands of patriotic Chinese gather in Tiananmen Square to celebrate this important holiday. Those who are very dedicated make it to the square at sunrise…