• Date: 10 October

The tenth of October (“Double Ten”, in reference to the date) is the national day of the Republic of China, commemorating the Wuchang Uprising of 1911 that led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the founding of the Republic. A large military parade and ceremony is held in front of the Presidential Office Building in Taipei. For travellers interested in the political dimensions of Taiwan’s identity, it is a significant occasion.