During the French Revolution, under the leadership of Napoléon Bonaparte, the French people fought to overthrow the feudal autocracy and establish a bourgeois republic. 1790 On July 4th, the people of Paris captured the Bastille, a symbol of feudal rule, and achieved the initial victory of the revolution. To commemorate this historic event, the French National Assembly announced July 14 as Bastille Day, and national celebrations will be held in the following years.
With the passage of time, the celebrations gradually spread to other countries. 179 1 year, the United States, Britain, Spain and other countries began to hold celebrations on the annual independence day (July 4) to commemorate their independence and founding. In France, celebrations have gradually developed into a grand festival to commemorate the French Revolution, that is, National Day.
This tradition is gradually becoming popular all over the world. /kloc-After the 1980s, more and more countries began to hold celebrations on the annual founding day or other important anniversaries, usually accompanied by various military parades, ceremonies and fireworks displays. /kloc-at the end of 0/9, Britain and the United States began to hold large-scale celebrations on the birthdays or enthronement days of kings and presidents.
At the beginning of the 20th century, with the rise of national independence movements worldwide, many emerging countries began to hold national day celebrations on important days such as Independence Day or Founding Day.
The Cultural Significance of National Day
1, national symbol: National Day is one of the important symbols of a country, which represents a country's independence, unity and prosperity. In this festival, people will hold various celebrations to express their love for the motherland and their expectations for national development.
2. National pride: National Day is the embodiment of national pride. In this festival, people will show their country's culture, history and traditions to show their national pride.
3. Social solidarity: National Day is the embodiment of social solidarity. In this festival, people will get together to celebrate the independence, unity and prosperity of the country, which will help strengthen social unity and cohesion.