China News Service, October 28. According to the Greek "China-Greece Times" report, in Greece, there are two National Days every year, one on March 25 and the other on October 28.

On October 28, the upcoming "Say No" National Day anniversary is to commemorate a rejection 80 years ago.

　　The report pointed out that Greece's first National Day is called Independence Day, which is on March 25 every year.

On March 25, 1821, an armed uprising against Turkish rule first broke out on the Peloponnese Peninsula.

After unremitting efforts and struggle, Greece became independent in 1828, and Turkey recognized its independence in 1829.

　　On the Greek National Day, a military parade is usually held.

After the military parade, go to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to watch the changing of the guard ceremony to commemorate the "Unknown Soldiers" who died for the country during the war.

　　The second National Day is called OXI Day.

This day is to commemorate the rejection of the ultimatum issued by the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940 by the Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metax.

　　In 1940, the Italian army attacked the Greek navy. On October 28 of the same year, Mussolini issued an ultimatum to Greece, asking Greece to allow the Italian army to enter Greece.

At that time, Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaqus bravely rejected Mussolini with "OXI (no)". The Greek army resisted and repelled the Italian army.

　　According to reports, Greece at that time not only did not give Italy the right to pass freely, but also delayed its powerful offensive.

Because of the resistance of Greece, the progress of the German invasion of Russia was delayed, and its army was stranded in Leningrad in the harsh winter, and was eventually destroyed and defeated.

If Greece did not resist, World War II may last longer.

　　Every year in the early morning of October 28th local time, the Greek people put aside their political stances and took to the streets together to shout "OXI".

At the same time, Greek officials will also hold commemorative events in various cities to recall the arduous battle against the Nazis in those days and to inspire people today to say "no" to those ideas and practices that undermine Greek democracy and peace.

　　The Greeks have two national holidays, which I am afraid they are rare in all countries in the world.

Some people say that the Greeks have an inherent free character that is unique.

This is the history and culture of the Greeks that gave them such characteristics.

　　According to reports, on the National Day of March 25, the Greeks said NAI (Yes) to the eternally beautiful freedom. On October 28th, the Greeks said OXI (no) to the slavery of boundless darkness. Few countries in the world use two National Days to define and celebrate the two words in their language, yes and no, these two words are the most primitive genes of the Greek nation. (Zhang Jie)