India | On January 26, 1950, India promulgated the constitution of the Republic. January 26 is of great significance. On January 26th every year, people from all over India gather in New Delhi to decorate the square in front of the presidential palace and hold a huge parade. Activities mainly include parades, dances, speeches, etc. The drum parade was held on January 29 on sovereignty Avenue, marking the end of the celebration. | Indian military parade |
North Korea | September 9 is the anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. On the eve of the national day, national flags were planted all over the streets and alleys of the city, and giant slogans stood on the main traffic roads in the city. Kim Il Sung Square in the center of Pyongyang will hold a grand military parade and mass parade to celebrate the national day. In the deafening cheers, the leaders of the party, government and army of the DPRK came to the rostrum of the square, and nearly 100 squadrons of the three armed forces of the DPRK passed through the rostrum for inspection. Subsequently, people from all walks of life in Pyongyang began to March, and the entire Kim Il Sung Square became a red sea. | The military parade in North Korea |
Canada | Canada's National Day is July 1, when it comes to this day, the whole country has a day off to celebrate together. A large number of Canadians will hold a lively parade on national day. People also like to wear representative maple leaf clothes to express their patriotic feelings. What's more interesting is that creative Canadians have designed a series of strange maple leaf clothes. Even umbrellas and glasses are maple leaf shaped, which has become a unique and beautiful scenery. | Royal Canadian Knights perform on National Day |
Thailand | The king enjoys the supreme status in Thailand, so the national day of Thailand is also set on December 5, the birthday of King Bhumibol adud. Whenever the king's birthday comes, portraits of King Bhumibol adud and queen sirigi are hung in the streets of Bangkok. Meanwhile, Thai soldiers in full dress will take part in a grand military parade in Bangkok's Tongma square. | National Day of Thailand |
Singapore | Singapore's National Day is on August 9. On this day, Singapore will hold a National Day ceremony, and the whole country will be jubilant. At the same time, a grand and warm National Day review ceremony will also be held, and there will be wonderful fighter and parachute jumping performances. | Helicopter flying in formation during Singapore's National Day celebration |
France | In France, the parade is the highlight of the national day. The French National Day parade was held on the Champs Elysees in Paris as usual, and it was still started by the flying performance of French "French Patrol". In fact, the French National Day also provides an opportunity for people to get together. The government will give people a day off to celebrate the festival. Usually from the afternoon of that day to late at night, open-air dances will be held at the gates or squares of various municipal governments. In the evening, there is also an important play, that is, the fireworks party. In rural areas, on the occasion of national day, people often hold some special activities, such as running in bags, pushing frogs by car, etc. | Bastille Day |
Norway | May 17 is Norway's national day. In this grand festival, you will see thousands of people wearing national costumes to celebrate the festival. On the street, a group of passengers, from young girls to old women, are almost all wearing long skirts with straps. Bright flowers and patterns are embroidered on the thick woolen cloth or cotton cloth. Everyone has beautiful silver ornaments on their chests. Some of them also wear matching cloaks and ethnic caps of the same color. They are colorful. Men's clothes vary from the court dress in the Middle Ages to the red fashion in the 21st century. There are many old people with all kinds of medals on their chest, holding civilization sticks and wearing high hat, which is quite gentlemanly. | Norway: Festival of people and flowers |
South Korea | Every national day, the streets and alleys of any city in South Korea will see a flying Tai Chi Flag. South Koreans often organize parades or commemorative meetings on national day, distribute leaflets in the streets or squares, hold up the national flag and shout "long live the Republic of Korea". In addition to the Tai Chi Flag that can be seen everywhere, we can also see a large number of processions. Perhaps this day is the most patriotic day for the Korean people. | South Korea |
Spain | Every year on October 12, Spain will hold a grand military parade in the center of Madrid to celebrate Spain's national day. At that time, Spanish infantry, motorcyclists, mechanized forces and air force will display their latest weapons and equipment. In addition, the government will open the Parliament and Parliament for people to visit during the national day. Prado and Reina soft í a, the main national museums in Madrid, will be open to the public free of charge. Even some private museums such as Thyssen will also be open. The Cervantes academy, the Cibeles palace where the National Library and city hall are located, and the Palacio real, La Casa de am é Rica, will also be open to the public. | Spain |
Columbia | The Republic of Colombia's National Day is July 20, which is also the country's independence day. On this day of every year, all kinds of celebrations are held throughout Colombia. The capital Bogota holds a military parade. Soldiers of the army, navy and air force are inspected by the president and other military and political leaders. | A military parade in Colombia |
Viet Nam | 越南为庆祝越南国庆日,9月2日国庆当天在首都河内都要举行隆重的集会、阅兵和游行等活动。节日之前,越南政府会向各省市人民委员会发出通知,就国庆庆祝活动作出具体部署。一般情况下,在首都河内将隆重举行集会、阅兵和游行,电视台和广播电台会现场直播上述庆祝活动的实况。9月2日晚,在河内、海防、顺化、奠边府、新潮、邦美蜀、岘港、芹苴和胡志明市施放焰火。 | Viet Nam |
Germany | Germany's National Day is also Germany's unification day. On October 3, 1990, East and West Germany merged and Germany was established as a unified country. Every year, October 3 is a statutory holiday. Like other short holidays, the German in the city will go to the surrounding towns, lakes and seaside for a few days to bask in the sun and relax. There are also some celebrations in the city, but more of them are confessions. Most of them are not organized by the government. The theme is mostly anti war. Because of the Second World War, the Germans are generally low-key. In the face of such a history, most of them are silent and embarrassed, which makes the thoughtful Germans more introverted and cautious in dealing with domestic and foreign affairs. On the issue of National Day celebration, it is very obvious that the celebration activities are not publicized. | National Day in Germany |
U.S.A | Independence Day is a very lively festival in the United States. In the past, Independence Day celebrations were dominated by processions and speeches, with a certain religious flavor. Later, gradually increased outdoor activities, sports competitions, fireworks and other activities. On independence day, church bells, large and small, ring together to commemorate this special day. The first thing to ring is the Philadelphia liberty bell. Subsequently, local residents spontaneously held celebratory processions in various forms. After the parade, people often gather in parks or public places to celebrate the festival and enjoy singing and drinking. If it happens to be a presidential election or a parliamentary election, politicians often rush to make campaign speeches at this time. | Independence Day |
britain | Britain's National Day is the Queen's "official birthday". Queen Elizabeth II's real birthday is April 21, 1926. However, her "official birthday" is set on the second Saturday in June. As the weather in London is always very good in the middle of June, the British usually hold some large-scale flower and horticultural exhibitions around this time. They are not only large-scale and new in design, but also beautiful and spectacular. The national day naturally adds a bit of celebration. On this day, the cavalry of the British royal guard was inspected by the queen in Knights square in London, and the scene was solemn and grand. In addition, there is a very important content in the Queen's birthday celebration activities: to confer honors on celebrities at home and abroad. The list of recipients is drawn up by the government and the royal family respectively and announced on the Queen's official birthday. However, because Saturday is a rest day, the British do not have a holiday. | Britain Day |
China | The national day of the people's Republic of China is the founding anniversary of the people's Republic of China. On October 1, 1949, the founding ceremony was held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and the Central People's Government of the people's Republic of China was officially established. During the national day, various commemorative activities will be held throughout China to commemorate the revolutionary martyrs who died for the founding of the people's Republic of China. Since 2008, every national day, national leaders have laid flower baskets at the monument to the people's Heroes in Tiananmen Square. In Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, fireworks display is held every year during the national day, attracting tens of thousands of people on both sides of the harbour. Overseas Chinese communities around the world hold celebrations, parades, or flag raising ceremonies to celebrate the national day. | The 60th anniversary of the founding of the people's Republic of China |