National Day, also known as the National Day of the People's Republic of China, is held on October 1st every year. What activities are there in Beijing on National Day? What are the ways to celebrate National Day? National Day is not a traditional festival. If you want to know more about National Day, come and see at Huayi Network.

What activities are there in Beijing on National Day

One, Military Parade
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, according to the decision of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the military parade was listed as an important part of the National Day celebration. The military parade is usually held every five or ten years, and is held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on the anniversary.
Two, Decorate with Lanterns
Every time the National Day comes, the streets and buildings in Beijing will be decorated with lanterns or banners, using slogans such as "Celebrating National Day" to celebrate the National Day; especially Tiananmen Square will be well decorated, generally with flower beds or sculptures.
Three, Flag Raising Ceremony
Every National Day, a grand flag-raising ceremony will be held in front of Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The flag-raising time for the national flag of the People's Republic of China is 6:10 a.m. This day usually attracts patriotic people from all over the country to come and visit.

What are the ways to celebrate National Day

National Day is not a traditional festival, so there are no related customs. The ways to celebrate in different places are generally similar.
One, Watch the Military Parade
The military parade on National Day is usually held every five or ten years. In the years when there is a military parade, people will watch it at home or go to Beijing in advance to watch.
Two, Watch the Flag Raising
During National Day, many people go to Beijing to watch the flag-raising ceremony. However, besides the flag-raising at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, other places also hold flag-raising ceremonies now.
Three, Golden Week
Because National Day is a seven-day holiday, during this period it is often a peak time for tourism and consumption, so it is called the National Day Golden Week, which is also the main way for people to spend their time.
Four, Decorate
Before National Day, major cities across the country will start to decorate, such as decorating flower beds in roads or squares, or hanging small red flags on both sides of the streets, to create a festive atmosphere for celebrating National Day.