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| Date October 1st in the Gregorian calendar |
| Way of celebration National day is marked by a national holiday, a fireworks night and a flower show at Tian An Men Square.. |
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| National Day is the anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, which came in the wake of routing the Nationalists, who have since taken refuge in Taiwan. There used to be grand parades in all the squares of major cities of the country, although celebrations are now a little more subdued. Today’s festivities usually take the form of parties in amusement parks by day and fire-works and grand TV ensembles during the evening. Employees enjoy two paid days-off. It is also a good occasion for many people to take a short excursion to enjoy the beauty of the golden fall, seeing autumn in all its glory. |
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中国 
zhōng guó
China |
国庆节
guó qìng jié
National Day |
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Tian An Men Gate in Beijing, the heart of celebration on the National Day.
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Courtesy of China.org.cn
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