Unique and meaningful opening ceremonies in some countries around the world
(Baonghean.vn) - The first day of school marks a new phase in every person's life. This day has the meaning of "a new beginning" or "rebirth". Let's explore some unique customs in the Opening Ceremony of some countries around the world.
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Japan:To celebrate their new status as tiny citizens, most Japanese students begin their school years with a gift of a school bag called a randoseru. Traditionally, girls carry red bags and boys carry black bags. The reason these bags appeared was to help Japanese children learn to take care of their belongings. Randoseru bags are designed to be very durable and can be used for up to 6 years in elementary school. Photo: Internet |
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Chosen:The reason North Korea chose April 1 as the opening day of the new school year is said to be because at this time, the northern part of the Korean peninsula changes from winter to spring, which is suitable for trees to sprout and the opening ceremony is a metaphor with the meaning that North Korean children are the country's young buds. During the opening ceremony of the new school year, students will receive a bouquet of flowers from their parents and walk under a 'rain' of confetti on their way to class. Photo: Internet |
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India:Children in India also often receive gifts on praveshanotshavan, or School Day. Since the start of the new school year in India often coincides with the start of the rainy season, the gifts often include an umbrella. Photo: Internet |
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Indonesia:Schools in Indonesia use the opening day to help students get acquainted with their new environment and classmates by dividing them into small groups and participating in group activities. Photo: Internet |
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Virtue:In Germany, children entering first grade are given many cone-shaped paper bags containing candy, toys and school supplies on the first day of school. Sometimes these paper bags are the size of the children themselves. Traditionally, this custom marks a change in the "status" of children. Photo: Internet |
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Russia:On “Knowledge Day”, students and their parents take souvenir photos together. They also give flowers to teachers and often receive balloons in return. White ribbons are decorated everywhere and tied in the girls’ hair. There is also an interesting “first bell” ceremony. A first-year child is carried on the shoulders of a big male student and goes to each row of students and rings the bell to signal the start of the new school year. Photo: Internet |
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IDEA:Italian children often wear cloaks over their regular clothes in elementary school. In kindergarten, boys wear blue and white cloaks while girls wear pink and red cloaks. When they enter first grade, the cloaks change to dark blue. Photo: Internet |
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Brazil:The new school year in Brazil begins in February every year. Brazilian parents often buy books and school supplies for their children months before the new school year begins. The reason is that the price of stationery for students is often "inflated" very high at the time of the new school year, which can be 5 times the normal price. Photo: Internet |
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Saudi Arabia:The grand opening ceremony takes place over three days, during which students get to know and make friends with everyone. On this occasion, teachers bring flowers and food to the students. Photo: Internet |
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