October 1 is the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, marking the founding of the PRC in 1949
Hong Kong – Kowloon
Heading out to the harbour fireworks display tonight to see what it ai all about.
Overview
Date: October 1 every year.
Name: National Day (Guóqìng jié) or “Shíyī” (October First).
Duration: A 7-day national break from October 1 to October 7, known as Golden Week.
How It Is Celebrated
Traditions: Flag-raising ceremonies, grand parades, and fireworks in major cities like Beijing.
Travel: Millions of people travel domestically or visit family, making it one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
