Armed Forces Day

In 1955, the Ministry of National Defense felt that there should be an "Armed Forces Day" to honor all divisions of the military. Celebrated on September 3, Armed Forces Day memorializes the valor and sacrifices of all branches of the military during the eight-year war that ended in victory for China on that day. There are performances and activities, which all can observe and there are educational activities as well. Some of the activities include a troop-cheering activity, and armed forces performances and parades. Perhaps most important to Taiwan's men in uniform is the rare day off granted by the Ministry of National Defense to military personnel on this occasion!