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Friday, October 10, 2008

Double 10

Double Ten Day (traditional Chinese: 雙十節; pinyin: Shuang Shi Jie) is also known as the Chinese National Celebration Day. It celebrates the start of the Wuchang Uprising of October 10, 1911, that led to the collapse of the Qing Dynasty.

Needless tpo say it is a National Holiday In Taiwan... and different events (Political Rallies, Concerts, Family Outings) are happening all over the Island... The official celebration starts with raising of the flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in front of the Presidential Building, followed by public singing of the National Anthem. It is then followed by celebrations in front of the Presidential Building, including a military parade (the military parade was not held from 1992 to 2006, to ease cross strait tensions). Later in the day, the President of Taiwan addresses the country and fireworks displays are held throughout the major cities of the island.

This Holiday is also celebrated by Overseas Chinese all over the world.
The Streets of Taipei are lined with the country's flags all month long in observance of this Holiday!

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