National Public Sacrifice Day refers to a national commemorative activity set up by the state to commemorate the major national disasters that have occurred, which is decided by the state power organs. 20 14 on February 27th, the 7th session of the 12th the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) adopted a decision to set 65438+February 13 as the national day of public sacrifice for the victims of the Nanjing massacre.
It reminds people not to forget history and forge ahead; It is emphasized that we should carry forward the concepts of peace, development, fairness and justice, establish a unified, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations as the core, firmly safeguard the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and work together to build a unified destiny for mankind.
The purpose of establishing a national public holiday day:
The establishment of national public holiday day is to remember the past, and it is also a measure to soothe people's hearts and conform to public opinion. At the same time, the establishment of a national public holiday is also a better communication between China and the world, conveying the attitude of the Chinese nation towards human rights and civilization to the world, and expressing to the world our determination and responsibility to love and maintain peace.
The National Day of Public Sacrifice for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre is not only in China, but also in the whole world. The establishment of a national public holiday day can also keep human historical memory awake for a long time and avoid even temporary forgetting and numbness. * * * will take history as a mirror, create the future, jointly safeguard the conscience of world peace and justice, and promote the development and progress of the times.