Popularization of small knowledge: the origin of May Day

May is the season of labor, may is the season of youth, and may is the season of blooming flowers.

Every year, May 1st is the international labor day, which is owned by the working people all over the world. The celebration of labor day by the Chinese people dates back to 1918. In December 1949, the executive yuan of the Central People's government made May 1 the statutory labor day.

On May 1, 1886, more than 200000 workers in Chicago held a general strike for the implementation of the eight hour work system. After arduous and bloody struggle, they finally won the victory. In order to commemorate the great workers' movement, in July 1889, at the second international founding conference organized by Engels, it was announced that may 1 of each year would be international labor day. Referred to as "51".

Significance

The significance of International Labor Day lies in the fact that workers have won their legitimate rights and interests through struggle and with the indomitable and heroic spirit of struggle. It is the historical progress of human civilization and democracy, which is the essence of May Day. So, people pay so much attention to labor day.