国庆 (guó qìng): National Day

October 1st is China's National Day every year. The whole country has a seven-day holiday, and many people travel or go home to visit relatives.

During National Day, a flag-raising ceremony is held in Tiananmen Square, attracting tens of thousands of tourists to come and watch.

This National Day, my family and I drove to the countryside for a few days to avoid the crowds in the city and enjoy a quiet rural life.

On the first day back at work after the National Day holiday, the subway was especially crowded, and everyone looked tired after the break.

To celebrate National Day, the school organized a theatrical performance. Students sang patriotic songs and recited poetry, and the atmosphere was very lively.