Double Ten Day commemorates the historic Wuchang Uprising of October 10, 1911. Led by revolutionaries inspired by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, this military revolt catalyzed the Xinhai Revolution, ending over two millennia of imperial dynastic rule and leading to the founding of the Republic of China in 1912.
Meaning
Double Ten Day (雙十節) commemorates the Wuchang Uprising on October 10, 1911, which led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China.
Customs & Traditions
Celebrations include a presidential address, military parades, flag displays, fireworks, and cultural performances in front of the Presidential Office Building in Taipei.