How do countries around the world celebrate International Labor Day, May 1?

(Baonghean.vn) - Although they all celebrate International Labor Day on May 1st, each country in the world has different ways of rallying.

After the strong struggles of American workers and workers in European countries with the slogan of 8-hour working day, at the founding congress of the Second International led by F. Engels held on July 14, 1889, the delegates of the working class passed a resolution to make May 1st of each year the day of solidarity and struggle of the proletariat worldwide. Implementing the above resolution, in 1890, for the first time, May 1st International Labor Day was organized on a world scale.

1. America

As the place where the largest 8-hour workday struggles in the history of the proletariat led to the birth of International Labor Day on May 1st, Americans still hold rallies on this day. Every year on May 1st, new contracts between employers and workers are signed in businesses, companies, and factories in the US. Along with that, people across the US often organize large-scale parades.

2. Russia

In Russia, since 1992, May 1st International Workers' Day has been called Labor and Spring Day. On this day, there are always bustling mass activities taking place throughout Russia. The grand parades organized by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation at the October Revolution Square in Moscow are often attended by tens of thousands of people.

Russian people protested on major streets on International Workers' Day, May 1.

3. France

On May 1, 1891, a large demonstration of workers took place in the Fourmies region, Northern France. To quell the riot, the national army opened fire and shot dead 10 people, including a girl named Marie Blindeau, who was wearing a pure white dress. To commemorate this event, the French chose lily of the valley - a small white flower with a gentle fragrance, blooming on the first day of May - as the symbol and soul of May 1.

4. Germany

Germans celebrate International Workers' Day on May 1st, like many other countries in the world. All workers and laborers have a day off on this occasion. Traditionally, people wear a red carnation on their lapel. This custom originated from a demonstration on May 1st, 1890, when participants in a parade in Germany used red carnations as a sign to recognize each other.

German people use carnations as a symbol for May 1st.

5. Netherlands

On May 1, people in Fribourg, a small state in the Netherlands, sing songs, share candy and give small change to children, believing that it is the first day of spring and doing so will bring good luck for the whole year. Normally, the Dutch still work on May 1, only some foreign companies and organizations allow their employees to take the day off.

6. Australia

In Australia, International Workers’ Day does not only take place on May 1st but also varies between regions. On “May Day”, only some unions of the Socialist and Communist Party organize solemn celebrations for workers and laborers. Meanwhile, in the West of the country, people choose March 4th to rest and have fun. Queensland and the North choose May 6th, while the capital Canberra, the big city Sydney and the South of Australia choose October 7th as a day for workers to rest and relax.

7. Canada

Quebecers hold rallies to mark International Workers' Day every April 29. Thousands march down Avenue Viau, then head to Maisonneuve Park to listen to speeches and watch performances.

8. Japan

Japan does not celebrate International Workers' Day. However, during the first week of May, people take the day off from work and hold festivals to preserve cultural traditions and have fun and relax.

Japanese people do not celebrate International Labor Day but usually take a week off to celebrate the festival.

9. Indonesia

Since 2014, May 1st International Workers' Day has been recognized as a national holiday in Indonesia. In the capital Jakarta, the Confederation of Indonesian Workers' Unions (KPSI) - one of the largest labor organizations in the island nation - organized rallies, marches and protests with the participation of more than 120,000 workers, 10,000 teachers and thousands of workers in the capital and about 20 provinces.

10. Vietnam

International Labor Day on May 1st in Vietnam is a day off for all working people according to state regulations. On this occasion, because it is the day adjacent to the Liberation Day of the South on April 30th, our people usually have at least 2 days off. This is an occasion for families to organize trips, vacations or return to their hometowns to visit family and reunite.

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