Unique day when men 'please' women around the world

(Baonghean.vn) - International Women's Day March 8 is not only a day to honor half of the world but also a day to celebrate women's equality and progress. Each country has its own customs to celebrate this holiday.

1. Italy

The most prominent of the Western countries celebrating March 8 is Italy. On this day, men will buy yellow mimosa flowers to give to the women they love. The reason they choose this flower is because… it is cheaper than the price of lilies or violets. This idea was initiated by a politician named Teresa Mattei and is enthusiastically supported by Italian men.

2. Romania

In Romania, March 8 is not only an official holiday, it is also Mother's Day. In addition to the usual celebrations such as women going out with friends and relatives, boys and girls give their mothers and grandmothers gifts such as flowers, chocolates and greeting cards.

3. Russia

In Russia, the International Women's Day was first celebrated in 1913 in St. Petersburg with a political significance in connection with the women's struggle for equality and emancipation. Since 1966, it has become a "non-working" and "no agenda" day. This holiday in Russia is also called "the day of flowers and spring" and is the day when women are presented with fresh roses and tulips.

4. Portugal

Women in Portugal have another way to celebrate themselves: they host a lavish, “all-female” dinner to celebrate the one day of the year when women are celebrated.

5. Iran

International Women's Day was first celebrated in Iran in 1922, then paused for a while and was not celebrated again until 1928. Due to many restrictions and political upheavals, International Women's Day was only celebrated secretly until the 1990s.

6. Poland

In Poland, on International Women's Day, women held demonstrations for women's rights in major cities. Over time, the custom of not accepting flowers has faded.

7. India

In India, many festivals are celebrated on this day. Several women’s organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), students and social activists actively participate in various workshops, mass rallies; films and documentaries are screened and several gender-sensitive issues are organized to create awareness. In the photo: Women in traditional Indian attire along with young girls participate in a 5-kilometer run, organized to mark International Women’s Day in Bangalore, India, 8/3/15

8. China

China considers March 8th as a national holiday and women get half a day off without having to go to work. Some places in China organize mountain climbing competitions to celebrate this event. In each family, all the housework that women usually do every day will be taken care of by the father and children. They also prepare gifts for their grandmothers, mothers and female family members to celebrate March 8th. In the photo: A performance of cheongsam by women in Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi province, China to celebrate International Women's Day March 8th.

9. Vietnam

In Vietnam, International Women's Day is the day when men "indulge" women. Agencies and organizations organize activities for women to honor them. Young people also take this day to express their feelings to the women they love. Roses are chosen by many people to give to women on this day.

Kim Ngoc

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