BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008 DTSTAMP:20260423T165804 CREATED:20250129T061727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T190651Z UID:10000217-1759276800-1759881599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:National Day in China DESCRIPTION:China's National Day is to commemorate the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) on October 1\, 1949. It is one of the most significant national holidays in China. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is National Day?\nThe History of National Day\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about Mao Zedong\n\nWhen is National Day?\nChina's National Day (国庆节) is celebrated on October 1st every year. \nThe following is the list of China's National Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2020Thursday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2021Friday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2022Saturday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2023Sunday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2024Tuesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2025Wednesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2026Thursday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2027Friday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2028Sunday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2029Monday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2030Tuesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2031Wednesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2032Friday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2033Saturday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2034Sunday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2035Monday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2036Wednesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2037Thursday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2038Friday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2039Saturday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2040Monday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2041Tuesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2042Wednesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2043Thursday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2044Saturday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2045Sunday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2046Monday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2047Tuesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2048Thursday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of China's National Day\nAfter years of internal conflict between the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Nationalist Kuomintang (KMT)\, the CPC\, led by Mao Zedong (毛泽东)\, emerged victorious. The KMT\, led by Chiang Kai-shek (蒋介石)\, retreated to Taiwan in 1949. \nOn October 1\, 1949\, Chairman Mao Zedong stood on Tiananmen Gate (天安门) in Beijing and declared the official establishment of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国). \nOn December 2\, 1949\, the Chinese Central Government officially designated October 1st as National Day. In 1950\, the first National Day parade and public celebrations were held in Beijing. \nIn early years (1950–1959)\, National Day was a highly political event\, promoting Communist ideals. The government organized mass parades and public rallies. \nDuring Mao's Cultural Revolution (1966–1976)\, National Day celebrations became simpler and more ideological. The focus was on political loyalty and revolutionary propaganda rather than grand celebrations. \nAfter Deng Xiaoping launched China's economic reforms in 1978\, National Day celebrations became more focused on economic achievements and modernization. In 1984\, the government held its first large-scale military parade since 1959. \nIn 1999\, the government introduced the National Day Golden Week (国庆黄金周)\, a seven-day holiday to boost tourism and economic activity. National Day became one of China's longest public holidays\, encouraging domestic travel\, shopping\, and celebrations. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nFlag-raising ceremony held at sunrise at Tiananmen Square\, Beijing. Thousands of people gather to watch the national flag being raised by People's Liberation Army (PLA) honor guards. This is one of the most solemn and patriotic moments of the day. \nA massive military parade is held in Beijing's Tiananmen Square every 5 or 10 years (e.g.\, 1999\, 2009\, 2019). Government leaders\, including the President of China\, oversee the parade and give a speech. Spectacular fireworks displays take place in major cities. \nNational Day is part of China's Golden Week (October 1-7)\, a seven-day public holiday. Millions of people travel across the country or visit family\, and it is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. \nStreets and buildings are decorated with Chinese national flags. Tiananmen Square and major landmarks display large floral arrangements with patriotic themes. \nMany businesses offer major discounts\, similar to Black Friday in the United States. Hong Kong and Macau also celebrate China's National Day. \nMore about Mao Zedong\nMao Zedong (1893–1976) was the founding leader of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and served as the Chairman of the Communist Party of China (CPC) from 1943 until his death in 1976. He was a revolutionary and political leader who shaped modern China through his ideology and policies. \nHe was born on December 26\, 1893\, in Shaoshan\, Hunan Province\, China. Raised in a peasant family but received an education. \nIn 1919\, he moved to Beijing and Shanghai\, working at Peking University and engaging in communist activities. In 1921\, he co-founded the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Shanghai. In 1927\, he led the Autumn Harvest Uprising but the uprising failed\, which resulted in the CPC retreating to rural areas. \nIn 1934\, after CPC defeats by the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang\, KMT)\, Mao led the Red Army on a 9\,000 km retreat known as The Long March\, and gained supreme leadership of the CPC during this time. \nIn 1949\, Mao's forces defeated the KMT\, leading to the KMT's retreat to Taiwan. \nOn October 1\, 1949\, Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the PRC at Tiananmen Square\, Beijing\, and he became the first Chairman of the PRC. \nIn 1976\, Mao died on September 9\, 1976\, in Beijing. After his death\, China began economic reforms under Deng Xiaoping\, moving away from Maoist policies. \nMao Zedong was a complex and controversial figure\, shaping modern China's identity through revolution. While he is credited with founding the PRC and unifying China\, his policies also led to economic failures and human suffering. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/national-day-in-china/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/National-Day-in-China.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007 DTSTAMP:20260423T165804 CREATED:20250129T052555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T052809Z UID:10000216-1759708800-1759795199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Festival DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) is one of the most significant traditional Chinese festivals. The festival is marked by family reunions and enjoying mooncakes. It symbolizes thanksgiving and harvest celebration. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is the Mid-Autumn Festival?\nThe History of the Mid-Autumn Festival\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe Legend of Chang'e\n\nWhen is the Mid-Autumn Festival?\nThe Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar\, which typically corresponds to a date in September or early October on the Gregorian calendar. \nThe following is the list of the Mid-Autumn Festival from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalOct 01\, 2020Thursday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 21\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 10\, 2022Saturday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 29\, 2023Friday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 17\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalOct 06\, 2025Monday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 25\, 2026Friday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 15\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalOct 03\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 22\, 2029Saturday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 12\, 2030Thursday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalOct 01\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 19\, 2032Sunday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 08\, 2033Thursday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 27\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 16\, 2035Sunday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalOct 04\, 2036Saturday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 24\, 2037Thursday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 13\, 2038Monday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalOct 02\, 2039Sunday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 20\, 2040Thursday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 10\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 28\, 2042 Sunday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 17\, 2043Thursday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalOct 05\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 25\, 2045Monday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 15\, 2046Saturday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalOct 04\, 2047Friday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 22\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 11\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Mid-Autumn Festival\nThe Mid-Autumn Festival\, also known as the Moon Festival (中秋节)\, is one of the most significant traditional festivals in China and many other East Asian cultures. \nThe Mid-Autumn Festival has a history spanning over 3\,000 years\, with roots in ancient Chinese traditions and myths. \nThe festival's origins can be traced back to the Shang Dynasty\, where people worshipped the moon as part of their religious beliefs. The moon was believed to have a mystical influence on agriculture and harvests. \nThe practice of moon worship became more structured\, with rituals conducted by emperors and farmers to give thanks for good harvests in the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). The concept of the moon as a deity emerged\, leading to ceremonies dedicated to the Moon Goddess. \nThe Mid-Autumn Festival gained widespread popularity during the Tang Dynasty\, an era known for its cultural and artistic achievements. \nThe Mid-Autumn Festival was officially recognized as a national celebration. Mooncakes became a popular food\, symbolizing reunion and prosperity. Lantern displays and community gatherings became part of the festivities. \nThe festival continued to evolve during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368–1912 CE)\, incorporating lantern displays and dragon dances. \nToday\, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a public holiday in China\, and it is also widely celebrated among Chinese communities worldwide. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn the Mid-Autumn Festival\, people participate in various traditional and modern activities that revolve around family reunions and cultural festivities. \nThe full moon symbolizes wholeness and unity making moon-gazing a central tradition. Families and friends gather outdoors to watch the moon rise. \nMooncakes (月饼) are round pastries symbolizing family reunion and completeness. Families exchange and share mooncakes as gifts. \nLanterns are a key symbol of the festival\, representing hope and good fortune. People light colorful lanterns and carry them while walking around parks or along rivers. \nMany people set up altars with offerings of fruits\, incense\, and mooncakes to honor the Moon Goddess Chang'e. This tradition is more common among older generations and in rural areas. \nIn some regions\, especially in southern China and Vietnam\, people enjoy lion and dragon dances. \nThe Legend of Chang'e\nThe legend of Chang'e\, the Moon Goddess is one of the most famous stories associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. It tells the tale of love and immortality\, explaining why people worship the moon during the festival. \nIn ancient times\, ten suns appeared in the sky\, scorching the land and causing great suffering. The world was in chaos\, and crops withered under the extreme heat. \nHou Yi was a mighty archer and skilled warrior. He climbed to the top of Kunlun Mountain and shot down nine of the ten suns with his bow\, leaving only one sun to light the world. His heroic act saved the people\, and he became a beloved hero. \nAs a reward for his bravery\, the Queen Mother of the West (西王母) gifted him a divine elixir. Whoever drank it would ascend to the heavens and become immortal. \nHou Yi did not want to leave his beloved wife\, Chang'e (嫦娥)\, so he chose not to drink the elixir. Instead\, he hid it in their home. But fate had other plans… \nOne day\, while Hou Yi was away\, his jealous apprentice\, Feng Meng (逢蒙)\, tried to steal the elixir. To prevent the elixir from falling into the wrong hands\, Chang'e quickly drank it. \nThe elixir made Chang'e light as a feather\, and she began to float toward the heavens. She drifted higher and higher\, eventually landing on the moon\, where she became the Moon Goddess. \nWhen Hou Yi returned and learned what had happened\, he was heartbroken. He placed offerings of Chang'e's favorite foods\, including mooncakes\, under the full moon\, hoping she could see them. \nWhen Chang'e arrived on the moon\, she was not alone. She found a kind rabbit who was already living there. This rabbit\, known as the Jade Rabbit (玉兔)\, became her companion. The Jade Rabbit is said to pound herbs in a mortar\, trying to make a potion that will reunite Chang'e and Hou Yi. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/mid-autumn-festival/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Mid-Autumn-Festival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007 DTSTAMP:20260423T165804 CREATED:20250310T033527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T233210Z UID:10000228-1759708800-1759795199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day in Australian Capital Territory DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Australia is a public holiday that honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement\, particularly the establishment of the eight-hour workday. The holiday is observed on different dates across Australian states and territories. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Labour Day?\nThe History of Labour Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\n\nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day is observed on the first Monday in October each year in Australian Capital Territory\, New South Wales and South Australia. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayOct 05\, 2020Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 04\, 2021Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 03\, 2022Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 02\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 07\, 2024Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 06\, 2025Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 05\, 2026Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 04\, 2027Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 02\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 01\, 2029Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 07\, 2030Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 06\, 2031Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 04\, 2032Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 03\, 2033Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 02\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 01\, 2035Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 06\, 2036Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 05\, 2037Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 04\, 2038Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 03\, 2039Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 01\, 2040Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 07\, 2041Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 06\, 2042Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 05\, 2043Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 03\, 2044Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 02\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 01\, 2046Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 07\, 2047Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 05\, 2048Monday \n \n Labour DayOct 04\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day? \nIn the early 19th century\, Australian workers faced harsh conditions such as long hours with 10-14 hours per day and six days a week\, low wages\, poor conditions with no protection for workers' health or safety. Inspired by workers' rights movements in Europe and North America\, especially the Haymarket Affair\, Australian labourers began pushing for better conditions and shorter working hours. \nThe most significant event in Australia's labour history was the Eight-Hour Workday Movement. On April 21\, 1856\, stonemasons in Melbourne walked off the job and marched to Parliament House to demand 8 hours of work\, 8 hours of rest\, 8 hours of leisure\, without a pay cut. \nAfter negotiations\, Victoria became one of the first places in the world to adopt the eight-hour workday. The success in Melbourne inspired workers across Australia to demand similar rights. \nFollowing the success of the Melbourne stonemasons\, the eight-hour workday was gradually adopted in other states. To commemorate the victories of workers\, Australian states began recognizing Labour Day as a public holiday at different times. \nToday\, Labour Day is still observed as a public holiday\, but activism has decreased. People now use the long weekend for leisure and shopping. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nLabour Day is a public holiday in Australia that gives many people a day off to relax and celebrate the achievements of the workers' movement. \nIn some states\, trade unions and workers' groups organize marches and rallies to commemorate the struggles for workers' rights. Many cities host free entertainment\, music and cultural events. Some areas celebrate with fireworks\, especially in Western Australia and Victoria. Many Labour Day festivals include concerts featuring local artists. \nBecause Labour Day falls on a Monday\, it creates a long weekend\, and many people use the extra day off on short trips or vacations to travel\, or spend time with families. \nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\nThe Haymarket Affair\, also known as the Haymarket Riot\, was a significant event in the history of labour movements\, occurring on May 4\, 1886\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, USA. It became a pivotal moment for labour rights across the world and played a key role in the establishment of Labour Day on May 1st. \nWorkers often faced long hours\, low pay\, and dangerous working conditions in the late 19th century. Labour  unions were fighting for an eight-hour workday\, among other rights. On May 4\, 1886\, a peaceful rally was held at Haymarket Square in Chicago to support workers striking for an eight-hour day and to protest the killing and wounding of several workers by the police during a strike the previous day. \nAs the rally was winding down\, and after a heavy police presence arrived\, an unknown person threw a bomb at the police. The bomb blast and ensuing gunfire resulted in the death of several police officers and civilians. The events that followed were marked by a sensationalized trial. Eight anarchists were arrested and charged with conspiracy connected to the bombing. Despite a lack of direct evidence linking them to the bomb\, seven were sentenced to death and one to a long prison term. Four were executed\, one committed suicide\, and the remaining three were eventually pardoned. \nThe Haymarket Affair became a symbol of the struggle for workers' rights. It highlighted the growing tensions between labour and capital in the industrializing United States. The affair remains an important historical event\, symbolizing the struggle for workers' rights and contributing to the development of labuor movement globally. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-australian-capital-territory/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Labour-Day-in-ACT.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR