TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's National Day Preparatory Committee (國慶籌備委員會), the government body organizing the island's annual celebration, unveiled Tuesday (Sept. 2) the official visual design for the upcoming commemoration, immediately triggering spirited debate among netizens. The patriotic design showcases a blue and red color scheme emblazoned with the optimistic slogan "A Beautiful Taiwan Today, A Better Taiwan Tomorrow," deliberately crafted to convey messages of national progress and unity. The visual's release marks a crucial milestone in preparations for Taiwan's most significant annual celebration.
The committee updated its Facebook page with the striking new visual, maintaining the streamlined aesthetic established in last year's design approach. The centerpiece Double Ten symbol appears crafted in the distinctive colors of Taiwan's national flag, notably omitting the plum blossom motif that adorned the previous year's version. The design's bottom section prominently displays "Happy Birthday to the Republic of China" alongside a flag graphic, reinforcing the celebration's unmistakably patriotic theme and national identity.
Public reactions to the design have sparked polarized responses across social media platforms. Some netizens harshly criticized the color palette as gloomy or dismissed the design as unappealing, while others praised its elegance and striking "blue with red" aesthetic. The committee emphasized that this year's theme aims to inspire national pride and optimism, announcing plans to allow 500 citizens to register for ceremony participation. ◼
