On 10 October, also known as Double Tenth Day, people in Taiwan celebrate our National Day! Historically, 10 October 1911 marked the day of the Xinhai Revolution, which led to the termination of the Qing Dynasty in China and ultimately resulted in the establishment of the Republic of China, the official name of the ruling government in Taiwan.

As people in Taiwan celebrate our National Day, there will be flag-raising ceremonies all over the country on 10 October. Plus, you can participate in the fireworks display in Nantou this year. Moreover, there is an exceptional projection mapping show illuminating the facade of the Presidential Office.

This week, we’ll explore some words related to the National Day!

●Words to Know:

1. 國慶 kok-khìng (n.) National Day

2. 國旗 kok-kî (n.) the national flag

3. 煙火 ian-hué (n.) fireworks

4. 鬧熱 lāu-jia̍t (adj.) lively, with lots of activities

5. 放假 pàng-ká (phr.) to have a day off