The significance of establishing Martyrs’ Day
The older generation sacrificed their lives and blood in exchange for a peaceful life, which deserves our respect; but they can still remain as ordinary as ever after making great contributions. The humble gesture moved me even more. Let me introduce to you the significance of establishing Martyrs’ Day!
The origin of Martyrs’ Day
In 2004: Wang Banqing, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, suggested the establishment of Martyrs’ Day? The Qingming Festival is designated as the "Revolutionary Martyrs' Day" every year, and grand commemorative activities are carried out across the country.
In 2005: Zhao Long, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, proposed that December 13 be established as a national memorial day to commemorate the compatriots who died in the Nanjing Massacre. The public memorial day is fixed in the form of law or system, and national public memorial activities are held on this day every year.
In 2006: Zhai Zhenhua, a master’s student at the National Defense University, proposed the establishment of a memorial day for fallen soldiers and the construction of a national military cemetery. The National People’s Congress designated the day before Qingming Festival or the day before National Day as a memorial day for fallen soldiers in the form of law. , hold a national commemoration event.
In 2006: Chen Zhangyuan, deputy to the National People’s Congress and Lieutenant General of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, suggested that March 4th be designated as the “National Martyrs’ Day” every year, and all representatives participating in the National People’s Congress were organized to gather at the Tiananmen Square People’s Day. A public memorial event was held in front of the Heroes Monument.
2008: People’s Daily Online conducted an online opinion poll on the establishment of Martyrs’ Day, and 70% of netizens expressed support. In a poll conducted by Xinhuanet, the support rate was as high as 92.84%. The Ministry of Civil Affairs has been debating for many years the establishment of a Martyrs’ Day.
On the afternoon of August 25, 2014, the 10th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 12th National People's Congress heard the State Council's proposal for review of the "Decision on the Establishment of Martyrs' Memorial Day (Draft)". The draft stipulates that September 30 every year is the National Martyrs’ Day, and activities to commemorate the martyrs will be held.
The significance of establishing Martyrs’ Day
The establishment of Martyrs’ Day is to pay tribute to the martyrs in the name of a country, so that the heroes who have sacrificed in previous struggles will always be remembered and remembered by those who come after them. respect. Many countries in the world have their own statutory Martyrs' Days. Although they have different names, behind each Martyrs' Day is the glorious history engraved in the national memory, the unyielding backbone that stands erect in the nation, and flows in the nation. The source of motivation in the blood of the nation. The arrival of every Martyrs' Day is a holy mourning, an awakening of memory, and an encouragement of the national will.
The establishment of Martyrs’ Day does not mean just limiting the commemoration to a certain day, but it is also a commemoration that will not be forgotten by generations to come. Just like Spring Festival reunions and ancestor worship at Qingming Festival, what is passed down from generation to generation is the cultural identity and continuing mission of a nation. Remembering the martyrs is also a historical responsibility that every generation cannot forget. In this sense, the Martyrs' Day is like a monument, erected in everyone's heart, always remembering where today's happy life comes from; the Martyrs' Day is also a beacon, illuminating the road ahead, reminding people that only hard work can Realizing the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is the best promotion of the spirit of the martyrs and the best inheritance of the martyrs' legacy.
Zheng is remembering the eternal hero and immortal monument
Today’s China has gone from independence to prosperity, from poverty to rapid development. China's progress has been recognized by the people and praised by the world. Over the past few decades, our country has created the "Chinese Miracle" that has attracted world attention through its pioneering spirit of continuous hard work. However, while these people praise the motherland's actions, they should also remember the foundation laid by those revolutionary martyrs. We all know that if a nation or a country wants to fight, there will be bloodshed and sacrifice, and the beautiful life we ??have today is what the martyrs paid for with their lives. The development of a country requires a kind of spiritual inheritance. At any time, it also needs a firm spirit as the backbone of our Chinese nation.
When we look at the current situation of our country’s treatment of the martyrs, we will find that as time goes by, people seem to have gradually forgotten that period of desperate struggle to protect their homes and country. This is the tragedy of modern people. .
Especially for young people, commemoration of martyrs is even more vague than in vague terms. As Zhu Jie, associate professor and doctoral supervisor of Wuhan University Law School, said, young people understand less and less, which is the significance of our establishment of this Martyrs’ Day. When the martyrs are getting further and further away from us, it is actually very good to use a legal form to serve as an appropriate reminder. We have all discovered that this year, in addition to the 10th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 12th National People's Congress setting September 30 as Martyrs' Day, the previous 7th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 12th National People's Congress also passed The two decisions respectively designated September 3 as the Victory Day of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and December 13 as the National Memorial Day for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre. There are more and more anniversaries stipulated by our country's laws and regulations, which are to remind contemporary youth to learn to be prepared for danger in times of peace. This move by the National People's Congress has indeed provided the necessary conditions for local governments to strengthen patriotism education for young people. It will help give young people a more detailed understanding of the development of the nation and the mental journey of the Chinese revolution since 1840, and help them move forward more firmly along the path of building socialism with Chinese characteristics.
Among today’s teenagers, ideals and beliefs have declined, values ??have been distorted, and moral awareness has shifted. Under such circumstances, the National People's Congress's move to establish the Martyrs' Day is to provide convenient conditions for people to commemorate the revolutionary martyrs and carry forward the spirit of the martyrs. It will further enable us to better train the next generation of successors to the revolutionary cause and ensure that our country The sustainable development can be said to be of great significance.
In order to commemorate the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the revolution, the Zhengzhou University Committee of the *** Youth League organized a series of activities for the Revolutionary Martyrs’ Day on September 30: collecting tens of thousands of signatures, carrying out theme league day activities, etc. And formed extensive publicity online and offline. Strengthen the young people, remember history, remember the martyrs, carry forward the past and open up the future, carry forward and inherit the revolutionary spirit in the new era, and contribute youth, wisdom and strength to the realization of the Chinese dream.
The martyrs set the path for future generations, and the future generations continue their work as loyal souls. Our happy life today was obtained by countless martyrs with their lives and blood. Today, let us remember the deeds of our heroes and martyrs, inherit their legacy, keep in mind the revolutionary spirit and fine traditions of our revolutionary martyrs, and enhance our sense of responsibility and mission. Keep in mind the great trust of the party and the people, clarify the sacred mission entrusted by history, work hard, improve our souls, and improve our personalities. With a hundredfold confidence and full of enthusiasm, we will open up a beautiful and happy future, make our hometown richer, and make our motherland more prosperous.