Republic Day is Turkey’s most important national holiday. It commemorates the official proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the victory of the Turkish War of Independence.

Chung Yeung Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival, is a day for ancestor remembrance and family gatherings, when people visit ancestral graves to pay respects, make offerings, and hike to high places for good fortune and protection against misfortune.

Chung Yeung Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival, is a day for honoring ancestors and celebrating longevity. Families visit graves to offer incense, food and prayers, while others hike to scenic hills, following the tradition of climbing to ward off bad luck. The festival combines ancestor veneration and outdoor enjoyment, symbolizing remembrance, respect and renewal.