tái wān台湾qìng zhù庆祝zhōng huá mín guó中华民国guó qìng rì国庆日
October 10th is the National Day of the Republic of China, also called the "Double Ten Festival" in Taiwan.
On this day every year, celebrations are held all over Taiwan.
Whether government offices or ordinary families, they all hang the "Blue Sky, White Sun, and a Wholly Red Earth" national flag, and the streets are filled with a lively festive atmosphere.
The origin of this day goes back to 1911.
On October 10th of that year, Chinese revolutionaries launched an uprising in Wuchang, which became the start of the Xinhai Revolution and later established Asia's first democratic republic—the Republic of China.
Therefore, October 10th is not the official founding day, but a commemoration of that important historical turning point.
In Taipei, the plaza in front of the Presidential Office is the main venue for the National Day ceremony.
The event includes parades by military and police units, as well as performances by local community groups.
Indigenous people wear traditional costumes to dance and sing, and there are student bands, dragon and lion dances, and modern street dance, making the entire ceremony lively and showcasing Taiwan's multiculturalism.
In the evening, the most anticipated program nationwide is the National Day fireworks.
Every year, the fireworks are held in different cities, with colorful lights illuminating the night sky; many people take photos and cheer, creating a very enthusiastic atmosphere.
Experts believe that today's National Day is no longer just a political celebration.
It has also become a festival expressing Taiwan's openness, diversity, and creativity.
From historical commemoration to cultural celebration, the Double Ten Festival has become one of Taiwan's most representative holidays.