Why August 15 is National Day of Mourning

Commemorating the Zhouqu mudslide in Gansu.

Because today is the day when the whole country mourns the victims of the Zhouqu mudslide in Gansu, and today is August 15

So that's what you said today is National Day of Mourning.

I don't know if you're still satisfied.

Because of the mudslide disaster in Zhouqu on August 7, in order to mourn them.

There is no reason, the state is so determined.

At about 22 o'clock on August 7, 2010, Zhouqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture suddenly fell heavy rainfall, and the Luojiayu and Sanyanyu debris flows in the north of the county were discharged, rushing to the county from north to south, causing the houses along the river to be washed away, and the debris flow blocked the Bailong River and formed a dammed lake. As of 16:30 on the 12th, a total of 1,144 people were killed in the catastrophic flash flood and debris flow disaster in Zhouqu County, Gannan Prefecture, and 64 people were seriously injured and hospitalized, including 58 people transferred to the hospital, 5 people discharged, and 567 people in outpatient clinics; 1,243 people have been rescued and 600 are missing.

At 10:00 on August 14, 2010, China declared August 15 as the National Day of Mourning.

Announcement.

In order to express the deep condolences of the people of all ethnic groups across the country for the victims of the catastrophic flash flood and debris flow in Zhouqu, Gansu Province, it was decided to hold a national mourning event on August 15, 2010, and the national and foreign embassies and consulates will fly their flags at half-mast to mourn and stop public entertainment activities.

Gansu Provincial People's ** Announcement.

Gansu Province mourns the victims of Zhouqu tomorrow and stops all public entertainment ***August 14 According to the Gansu Provincial People's News, the Gansu Provincial People's ** issued an announcement on the 13th, saying that in order to express their deep condolences to the compatriots killed in the Zhouqu flash flood and debris flow disaster, the Gansu Provincial People's ** decided to hold a provincial mourning activity on August 15, 2010. The announcement said that on the same day, all public places in Gansu Province flew flags at half-mast to mourn and stopped all public entertainment activities. At 10 o'clock in the morning, Gansu will hold a mourning ceremony in the Zhouqu disaster area and the provincial capital Lanzhou, and the mourning ceremony in the Zhouqu disaster area will be broadcast live.

Other regions and units in Gansu Province may hold silent ceremonies. Television program broadcasts**TV news broadcasts, cancellation of entertainment programs and advertisements. Kugou** service is suspended for one day.

Newspapers and magazines were changed to black and white.

My personal understanding:

1. There is time. It has been eight days since the Zhouqu mudslide occurred, and the eighth day happened to be Sunday, and most people were resting.

2. Have energy. At the beginning of the incident, the staff of all parties were busy dealing with the accident, but now the situation can be roughly controlled and other affairs can be carried out, such as mourning work.

3. Patriotic education. The Zhouqu mudslide will give the "students" a patriotic education.

4. Fundraising. Money.

5. Face article. You know what I'm going to say.

Because of the Zhouqu mudslide!!

From the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 to April 4, 2020There are three national days of mourning, respectivelyHe passed away on September 9, 1976, May 19, 2008 in Wenchuan, Sichuan, and on April 4, 2020.

1. The National Day of Mourning was established

As early as 1990, the "National Flag Law of the People's Republic of China" has clearly stipulated: "When a particularly major unfortunate event or a serious natural disaster causes a major event, the flag may be flown at half-mast to mourn." In 2008, this law was implemented for the first time.

Although 18 years is too long a journey, this step has been taken, and the lives lost have been mourned by the nation.

In order to express the deep condolences of the people of all ethnic groups in the country for the victims of the Wenchuan University in Sichuan, it was decided that May 19 to 21, 2008 would be the National Day of Mourning. During this period, the national and all institutions stationed abroad lowered the flag at half-mast to mourn, stopped public entertainment activities, and set up a condolence book with our country's embassies and consulates abroad. From 14:28 on May 19, the people of the whole country observed a three-minute silence, when cars, trains, and ships sounded their horns, and air defense sirens sounded.

2. The significance of the establishment of the National Day of Mourning

The National Day of Mourning is a form of "respect for life" and "people-oriented", so it has gradually become an "international practice". Depending on the situation, the length of the national mourning day varies. In addition, when the impact of the deceased is significant, or when the damage caused by the disaster is significant, other countries or international organizations will also initiate various mourning activities.

The establishment of the National Day of Mourning, the national flag at half-mast to mourn, this kind of **** in the name of the whole people held mourning ceremony, not only to the relatives of the deceased compatriots with great spiritual comfort, but also to make all the people truly feel that they are a member of the big family of the motherland, so as to enhance the sense of national identity and national identity of each citizen, stimulate people's patriotic feelings and the cohesion of the whole nation.

Yes, on April 4, 2020, entertainment-related activities are suspended for one day because it is a statewide day of mourning.

At 10 o'clock on April 4, 2020, air defense sirens sounded all over the country at the same time, and moving vehicles and ships also stopped and honked their horns at the same time. In squares and streets, people stopped at the sound of sirens and bowed their heads in silence.

In order to express the deep condolences of the people of all ethnic groups across the country for the martyrs and deceased compatriots in the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, it was decided to hold a national mourning event on April 4, 2020. During this period, flags were flown at half-mast at national and embassies and consulates abroad, and public entertainment activities were suspended throughout the country. At 10 a.m. on April 4, the people of the whole country observed a three-minute silence, with cars, trains, and ships honking their horns and air defense sirens sounding.

On this special Qingming Festival this year, all parts of the country commemorate the deceased and pay tribute to the martyrs.