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A symbol often seen during Double Tenth Day (it is the combination of two characters for "10" (十)

Double Tenth Day (Traditional Chinese: 雙十節; pinyin: Shuāng Shí Jié) is the national day of the Republic of China (ROC; now in Taiwan) and celebrates the start of the Wuchang Uprising of October 10, 1911 (1911-10-10), which led to the collapse of the Qing Dynasty. It is therefore also known in Chinese as National Celebration Day (Traditional Chinese: 國慶日; pinyin: Guóqìng Rì). Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Traditional Chinese (Traditional Chinese: 正體字/繁體字, Simplified Chinese: 正体字/繁体字) refers to one of two standard sets of printed Chinese characters. ... Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), commonly called Pinyin, is the most common variant of Standard Mandarin romanization system in use. ... The National Day is a designated date on which celebrations mark the nationhood of a country. ... Today, the Republic of China is commonly known as Taiwan or Chinese Taipei. Not to be confused with the Peoples Republic of China. ... The Wuchang Uprising (武昌起義, pinyin: WÇ”chāng Qǐyì) of October 10, 1911, started the Xinhai Revolution, which triggered the collapse of the Qing Dynasty and establishment of the Republic of China (ROC). ... October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years). ... 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Qing Dynasty (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Ching chao; Manchu: daicing gurun; Mongolian: Манж Чин), occasionally known as the Manchu Dynasty, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1644 to 1912. ... Traditional Chinese (Traditional Chinese: 正體字/繁體字, Simplified Chinese: 正体字/繁体字) refers to one of two standard sets of printed Chinese characters. ... Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), commonly called Pinyin, is the most common variant of Standard Mandarin romanization system in use. ...

In Taiwan, the official celebration starts with raising of the flag of the Republic of China in front of the Presidential Building, followed by public singing of the National Anthem of the Republic of China. Prior to the lift of martial law in 1987, the celebration in front of the Presidential Building also included a military parade. Later in the day, the President of the Republic of China addresses the country and fireworks displays are held throughout the major cities of the island. National flag. ... The Presidential Building was formerly the Office of the Japanese Governor-General. ... At the inauguration of the Whampoa Military Academy, Sun Yat-sen delivered a speech that would later become the lyrics of the national anthem. ... For other uses, see Martial law (disambiguation). ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Presidential Building is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City. ... The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House illuminated under New Years Eve Fireworks 2005 A fireworks event (fireworks display, fireworks show) is a spectacular display of the effects produced by firework devices on various occasions. ...

Outside of Taiwan, Double Tenth Day is also celebrated by many Overseas Chinese communities, especially by anti-communism groups. Sizable Double Tenth Day parades occur yearly in Chinatowns of San Francisco and Chicago. Languages various Religions Predominantly Taoism, Mahayana Buddhism, traditional Chinese religions, and atheism. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Alternative meanings: Chinatown (disambiguation) The second_largest Chinatown in North America is in San Francisco, California, where signs, storefronts, proprietors, and even lamp posts bring the culture of China to the United States. ... Nickname: Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California City-County San Francisco Government  - Mayor Gavin Newsom Area  - City  47 sq mi (122 km²)  - Land  46. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in Chicagoland and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook & DuPage Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ...

In mainland China, it is celebrated as the anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution. Combatants Qing Dynasty Chinese Revolutionary Party Commanders Wang Shizhen, Feng Guozhang, Yuan Shikai and local Qing governors. ...

Before the sovereignty of Hong Kong was transferred to the PRC in 1997, many ROC supporters there would display patriotic and colorful flags (mainly the national flag of ROC) to celebrate Double Tenth Day. While the day continues to be celebrated in Hong Kong after the transfer of sovereignty to the mainland, it is much more low-key. The "Double Tenth Day" name is used less often and ROC flag displaying mostly moves indoors. Larger festivities now occur on October 1, the National Day of the PRC. 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Tiananmen Square, 2006 National Day of the PRC The National Day of the Peoples Republic of China is October 1. ...

See also

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• History of the Republic of China
• History of China

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External links

• ROC National Day 2004