On the afternoon of December 4, 1982, in the solemn Great Hall of the People, more than 3,000 deputies to the National People's Congress raised their hands and unanimously passed a resolution: to restore the "March of the Volunteers" as the national anthem of the People's Republic of China.
It was a historic moment that marked an important step forward in China's cultural self-confidence and national identity. Prior to this, "March of the Volunteers" had a tortuous history. "March of the Volunteers" was born in 1935, with lyrics by Tian Han and music by Nie Er. With its passionate melody and inspiring lyrics, this song quickly spread throughout the country and became one of the most representative songs during the Anti-Japanese War.
However, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, due to political and historical reasons, the "March of the Volunteers" was temporarily discontinued and no longer used as the national anthem. It wasn't until 1978, with the advancement of reform and opening up, that China began to re-examine its history and cultural traditions. In this context, the call for the restoration of the "March of the Volunteers" as the national anthem has gradually increased. In 1982, the Fifth Session of the Fifth National People's Congress passed the Resolution on the National Anthem of the People's Republic of China, officially restoring the status of the March of the Volunteers as the national anthem. This resolution has been warmly embraced and supported by the people of the whole country. Today, "March of the Volunteers" has become one of China's national symbols, representing the fighting spirit and patriotic feelings of the Chinese people. Every time this song sounds, it will remind people of that era full of passion and blood, and also make people feel the unity and strength of the Chinese people.
Today in history!