Army Day, the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, is scheduled on 1 August every year and is an important festival for the Chinese to commemorate the founding of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. The origin and meaning of this festival is far-reaching, which is not only a review of history, but also an inspiration for the present and an expectation for the future.
What is the origin of Army Day?
The origin of the August 1st Army Day can be traced back to the Nanchang Uprising in 1927. On August 1, 1927, the Communist Party of China led an armed uprising in Nanchang, firing the first shot of armed resistance against the Kuomintang reactionaries, marking the birth of the people's army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. However, for quite some time after the uprising, the symbolic significance of this event was not fully appreciated.
It was not until 1933 that the Provisional Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for the first time explicitly designated "August 1st" as the anniversary of the founding of the Red Army. On June 30 of that year, the Central Revolutionary Military Commission issued an order designating August 1 as the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. On July 11 of the same year, the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic also approved this decision, officially establishing the August 1 Army Day.
After the establishment of the People's Republic of China, this commemorative day was renamed the Army Day of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and was written into the Law on the Protection of the Status and Rights and Interests of People's Republic of China Military Personnel, which clearly stipulates that August 1 of each year is the Army Day of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Since then, Army Day has become an important moment for the people of all ethnic groups across the country to express their respect and gratitude to the people's army.
What is the meaning of Army Day?
Army Day is not just a commemorative day, it contains rich meanings and far-reaching significance.
1. Commemoration of history: The 1 August Army Day is a commemoration of the history of the founding of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army. It reminds us to remember history and cherish our hard-won peace and tranquility. By commemorating this holiday, we can have a deeper understanding of the glorious course and heroic fighting spirit of the people's army.
2. Carry forward the spirit: Army Day is an important moment to promote the spirit of soldiers. The spirit of a soldier includes excellent qualities such as loyalty, bravery, dedication, and responsibility. By celebrating Army Day, we can convey these positive energies to the whole society, inspire more people to learn from the spirit of soldiers, and contribute to the prosperity of the country and the nation.
3. Commendation of contributions: Army Day is a recognition of the contributions of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The people's army has made tremendous contributions to defending the country, maintaining peace, and providing emergency rescue and disaster relief. Through the platform of Army Day, we can express our respect and gratitude to the military personnel, so that they can feel the warmth and care of the society.
4. Show strength: Army Day is also an opportunity to show the world the strength of China's armed forces and the achievements of military construction. By holding military parades, military exercises, and other activities, we can demonstrate the modernization and combat effectiveness of the Chinese armed forces and enhance the international community's understanding and trust in China.
5. Inspire patriotism: Army Day is an important moment to inspire the patriotic enthusiasm and national pride of the people of the whole country. By celebrating Army Day, we can enhance the people's national defense awareness and patriotism, improve national cohesion and centripetal force, and contribute to the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
In short, the 1 August Army Day is an important festival for the Chinese people, which carries rich historical connotations and far-reaching significance. Let us remember history, carry forward the spirit, commend contributions, show strength, inspire patriotism, and contribute to the prosperity of the motherland and the happiness and well-being of the people.