Salute originated in England. It is said that the British navy used artillery more than 400 years ago. Before a warship enters the port of a friendly country, or meets a ship of a friendly country on the high seas, in order to show no hostility, all the shells in the cannon on board are released, and the coastal gunboat of the other side does the same in return. This practice has gradually become a courtesy to pay tribute to each other. Because the largest warship at that time was equipped with cannon 2 1, firing 2 1 became the highest etiquette.
The number of shots is equivalent to the warship level (the number of guns). 2 1 the highest, and the following times are 19, 17, 15, 13. It is said that even numbers were considered unlucky at that time, so naval guns were all singular, and even numbers are ringing now.
2 1 ringing all the bells is a courtesy enjoyed by the head of state. 1875, the United States officially adopted this etiquette for the president and the national flag for the first time.
As an international etiquette, China officially started on June 196 1, when Indonesian President Su Jianuo visited China for the second time. Our country has stopped firing salutes for many years. Our government has decided to hold a welcoming ceremony for foreign heads of state and government from March 1984 and resume the firing of salute.
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The origin of salute
Salute can add a grand atmosphere to the national celebration ceremony.
Salute ceremony originated in medieval Germany. At that time, in augsburg City, in order to welcome a triumphant emperor from the front, it was decided to fire a 100 salute. But the officer in charge of shooting got confused after counting, and opened 10 1. Since then, the tradition of paying tribute to 10 1 has continued.
On the other hand, salute originated in England. From 17 to 18, Britain became the number one colonial empire at that time, and almost every continent in the world had its colonies. When British warships pass by foreign batteries or sail into foreign ports, they arrogantly ask their country to salute them to show their respect and obedience to Britain. In return, British ships usually fire seven guns. However, British colonialists believe that weak countries and powerful countries, colonies and suzerain countries cannot be equal. British ships salute, and other countries should report three times. In this way, the custom of saluting was born. However, with the gradual decline of Britain's international status, British warships began to sound 2 1 salute to show equality.
The specifications for holding grand celebrations and firing salutes vary from country to country. On the National Day of the United States, there are 50 rings, which means that every state rings. During the welcoming ceremony, a salute, the highest specification of which is 2 1, is usually fired by the head of state; Secondly, it sounded 19, which sounded the alarm for the heads of government.