In order to express the belief of the Chinese government and people in opposing war,loving peace,respecting life,and maintaining social justice,on February 27,2014,the Seventh Session of the Standing Committee of the Twelfth National People's Congress adopted a resolution to designate December 13 as the National Memorial Day for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre.

The permanent establishment of a national sacrificial tripod at the Memorial Hall for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by the Japanese Invading Army is an important part of the first national sacrificial ceremony,a major event in the country's political life,and has important historical commemorative significance.

In ancient times,we recorded events with a tripod,and today we forge a history with a tripod.In order to witness this important fact,Beijing Gaopeng(Nanjing)Law Firm was invited to provide legal testimony for the construction of the"National Public Sacrifice Ding".

The national sacrificial tripod is a three legged circular copper tripod with a height of 1.65 meters,an upper and outer diameter of 1.266 meters,an inner diameter of 1.156 meters,a tripod ear height of 0.498 meters,and a tripod foot height of 0.915 meters.The base is a black gold sand stone tripod with a height of 0.450 meters and a length and width of 2 meters,weighing 2014 kilograms.The decorative patterns on the neck and sides of the tripod use the branches and leaves of common green plants in Nanjing as design elements,symbolizing green peace and rebirth of life;The copper base part is cast with the design of the Nanjing landmark city wall,symbolizing the venue of the first national public memorial ceremony;The neck of the tripod is decorated with traditional thunder patterns,the upper end of the tripod foot is decorated with rhinoceros horn patterns,and the lower end of the tripod foot is shaped like a leg.With two feet in front and one foot behind,the tripod has a round and eye-catching appearance,which is bold and powerful,symbolizing the awakening of the Chinese nation in historical memory and striving to realize the Chinese dream of great rejuvenation.The inscription on the front of the tripod,written in parallel style,has a total of 160 characters,describing the great disaster caused by the Nanjing Massacre to the Chinese nation,as well as the mourning and memorial service for the compatriots who were killed,as well as the process of the Nanjing Massacre inspiring the national war of resistance and the Chinese people's ultimate victory.On the left and right sides of the rear side of the tripod,there are inscribed records in 287 Chinese characters,in simplified script,detailing the fact that legislation established the"National Public Sacrifice Day"and held the first national public sacrifice.

The unveiling of the National Memorial Ding and its permanent display at the Memorial Hall for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by the Japanese Invading Army have conveyed to the people of the world the anger and strong condemnation of the Chinese people for the atrocities committed by the Japanese Invading Army,formally forming historical records,solidifying social memories,and demonstrating the firm will of the Chinese nation to work hard to realize the Chinese Dream.

(This article is translated by software translator for reference only.)