世界节假日博览 第128期:巴士底日（在线收听） |
Bastille Day is France’s most important national holiday. It is celebrated on the 14th of July every year. Every city, town and village becomes red, white and blue as everyone hangs out the French tricolour flag. The holiday’s name in French is Fete Nationale, which means “National Celebration". The 14th of July commemorates the storming of the Bastille on the 14th of July, 1789. The Bastille was a prison that held prisoners who disagreed with the French monarchy. The biggest celebrations are on Paris’ famous Champs-elysees. There are parades, military bands and festivities during the day, and fireworks displays in the evening. It is a wonderful, happy occasion when French people show their pride in their country. 巴士底日是法国最为重要的节日。庆祝时间为每年的7月14日。全国各大城市，所有村庄小镇将被红白蓝淹没，人们到处悬挂法国三色旗。该节日的法语名称为Fete Nationale，意思为国家庆典。1789年的7月14日，法国群众攻占巴士底狱。巴士底是一所监狱，里面关押着反对封建统治的政治犯。最大庆典活动会在香榭丽舍举行。人们会举行游行，军乐队演奏音乐以及各种欢庆活动，晚上是烟火表演。民族骄傲感油然而生，这是一次激动人心的盛会。
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Bastille Day celebrates the most important day in French history. The storming of the Bastille prison marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The prison was a symbol of the total power of King Louis the 16th. Most French people were very poor and hated how the monarchy and its supporters were so wealthy. The Bastille only had seven prisoners when Parisians attacked it, but it signalled Louis 16th’s power was no longer absolute. Parisians believed their actions meant they were free. It led to the creation of the first French republic in 1792 and the three French ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The French national anthem, La Marseillaise, was written that same year and became official in 1795.
人们庆祝法国历史上最为重要的一天。攻占巴士底狱吹响了法国革命的号角。这所监狱是路易十六的王权象征。当时的法国民众穷苦不堪，对封建统治以及富有的王公大臣恨之入骨。当巴黎民众攻入监狱时，监狱只有7名罪犯，但却预示着路易十六王权已不再巩固。巴黎人民相信，这次行动就意味着自由。1792年，法兰西第一共和国成立，自由、平等、博爱理想树立。法国国歌马赛曲于同年诞生，并于1795年定为国歌。
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