Shilailai editor
Salute can add a grand atmosphere to the national celebration ceremony.
Firecracker salute (2 pieces)
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. The tradition of 10 1 salute has continued.
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 the host 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. Because the loading speed of artillery was very slow at that time, it took a long time for a warship to recover its combat effectiveness after firing artillery, so it showed the other side that it was not hostile by firing salute. At that time, sodium nitrate, the fuel used to launch the salute, was easier to store on land, so the warship had to launch three times as a gift every time it was launched, while the warship fired seven salutes at most, so it fired 2 1 salute at most on land. Later, after replacing sodium nitrate with potassium nitrate, the highest etiquette of warships was to sound 2 1.
The specifications for holding grand celebrations and firing salutes vary from country to country. The national day of the United States rings 50 times, indicating that every state has one sound. In the welcoming ceremony, the highest standard of salute is 2 1, which is usually fired by the head of state; Secondly, it sounded 19, which sounded the alarm for the heads of government.
Salute originated in the British navy. At that time, Britain's largest warship was equipped with 2/kloc-0 cannons, and emptying them all was the highest etiquette. This is the origin of 2 1 salute. Secondly, 19 cannon, 19 sounds a bit rude. 1875, Americans learned this method from Britain and formally adopted the etiquette of setting off salute, which later became popular all over the world and continues to this day.
The 54 cannons of "founding ceremony China" fired 28 times, indicating that the first CPPCC at that time had 45 political units, 9 special representatives and ***54 people. 28 Rings is the 28th anniversary of the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), China.
In diplomacy, salute is a common diplomatic etiquette in the world, that is, every time a distinguished guest arrives, he should show respect. According to international practice: 2 1 welcoming the head of state is the highest courtesy; Send a 19 voice to the heads of government. Ming 17 and 15 greet foreign guests at lower levels. Salute is singular.
State guests salute
Salute is mainly used for national large-scale celebrations and various folk celebrations. [2]
1949, founding ceremony used a 28-gun salute, symbolizing that after 28 years of hard struggle, the people of China finally became the masters of their country. 1999 used a 50-gun salute, like the 50th anniversary of the founding of New China; 2009 is the 60th anniversary, and 56 salutes mean that 56 ethnic groups in China celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of New China.
The salute for the National Day celebration has a high standard. According to the requirements of high quality and innovation, 60 salutes will be fired, 1 28 salutes will be fired at the same time, and 60 salutes will be fired alternately. The shooting process will be carried out according to the marching time of the national flag guard, with an interval of 4.33 seconds and a shooting time of about 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
Tribute album (3 pieces)
On diplomatic occasions, 265,438+0 salutes were fired when welcoming heads of state, 65,438+09 for heads of government and 65,438+07 for deputy heads of government. Before the First World War, monarchs also saluted when they received their children. At ordinary times, Wang Ming salutes 10 1, and the princess rings 2 1. With the exception of the Russian Empire, Wang Ziming fired a 300-gun salute and the princess (Grand Duchess) fired 10 1.
In addition, many countries also have the habit of firing salutes when the monarch is crowned, the president is sworn in, the head of state is born and dies, or a grand national day is held. For example, the salutation of the American President when he takes office and dies is 265,438+0, and that of the British monarch when he is born in the Tower of London is 62 (265,438+0 salutes the monarch and 265,438+0 salutes the City of London).
Navy salute
In naval exchanges, heads of state and government enjoy 2 1 salute, Admiral of the fleet enjoys 19 salute, Admiral or officials at the same level enjoys 17 salute, vice admiral enjoys 15 salute, Major General enjoys 13 salute, and Commodore enjoys/kloc-.
Before the 20th century, when British warships met other warships or entered other ports, they usually asked the other side to salute first. The general maritime etiquette determines the firing order according to the level of the commanders of both fleets (or warships). In addition, warships should fire their guns first when entering foreign ports.
In particular, the salute of the state and the army uses blank ammunition or special protocol ammunition. Some warships in history are empty guns on the high seas.
Folk salute
Salute is used in various folk celebrations, and generally consists of gun tubes and fireworks. Gun barrels are generally metal, and fireworks are generally paper products, which are controlled by current switches. Therefore, folk celebration salute is usually called "electric salute".
Electric salute is generally divided into: small steel cannon and royal salute.
Small steel cannon, also known as electric salute, has become the mainstream of salute in today's folk celebrations because of its low cost, simple operation and easy carrying. Widely used in various opening ceremonies, foundation laying, conference anniversary, opening ceremony, wedding birthday and other activities.
Chivas regal salute
Also known as the ancient salute, the larger and smaller steel cannons are more imposing.
Mainly used for relatively large-scale activities.
Electronic fireworks
Electronic fireworks, also known as electronic salute, are paper products. There are two kinds of fireworks: hand-held and barrel-fired. Handheld fireworks are widely used in weddings and can be set off by twisting or pressing. Barrel firing is to insert fireworks into the barrel and shoot them out.