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A symbol often seen during the
National Day of the Republic of China on 10 October (stylized version of
character 卄).
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October 10th or Double
Ten, a number combination that gives out happy thoughts and feelings. If you
ever wondered why clocks and watches displayed at stores are always set at 10
minutes after 10, it is because when you look at the clock’s face, the hour and
minute hands in that position make a happy or a smiling face.
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Clock 10-10 |
For our Chinese brothers and
sisters, it’s a national holiday, a day of remembrance, a day for celebration.
For it was on this day in 1911 when the dynastic rule over China and the
resentment of the people towards the government at that time were put to an
end. October 10, 1911 – the day the more than 2,000-year reign of the Qing
Dynasty ended. It was also the beginning of the formation of the republican
form of government in mainland China.
Many types of activities are
staged during the celebration of the Double Ten, but it is not just fun and
aplomb all the time, because before it became a national day of celebration, a
long and grim history enveloped this specific date.
Double Ten Day, what is it?
