Youth Day
May 4, Sunday
Literature Day commemorates the events of the May Fourth Movement in 1919, when Chinese youth and intellectuals raised questions about reform, education, and national culture. The movement was a milestone in Chinese history, promoting the rise of new literature, breaking away from the traditional canon, and popularizing modern ideas.Celebration Events
Literary Events: Various cultural events are held on this day, such as exhibitions, literary readings, poetry competitions, and author performances. Writers and literary figures participate in public debates and lectures on current issues in literature and art.
Award Ceremonies: In Taiwan, award ceremonies may be held on this day to recognize the best writers, poets, and translators, as well as to give prizes for contributions to Chinese and Taiwanese literature.
Studying and disseminating classical literature. In schools and universities, this day is dedicated to the in-depth study of classical Chinese literature, as well as familiarization with the works of contemporary authors, both Taiwanese and Chinese.