Unique Teachers' Day Around the World

(Baonghean.vn) - Like Vietnam, many countries around the world also celebrate their own Teachers' Day. Each country celebrates it in different ways, depending on its own history and culture. Although Teachers' Day is different in each country, these are all festivals to honor those who participate in the career of "growing people".

1 - World Teachers Day

Around the world on Teachers' Day.

World Teachers' Day was initiated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1994 and is celebrated every October 5. According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents awareness, sympathy and appreciation for the important contributions of teachers and lecturers to the field of education and social development.

On 5 October 1966, UNESCO held an intergovernmental conference in Paris, France, and adopted the Recommendation on the Status of Teachers. This was the first international document defining the responsibilities, standards and rights of teachers. Public awareness campaigns are held annually to honor and appreciate the contributions of this noble profession.

2-America

Students show gratitude to teachers during class.

Traditionally, the first Tuesday of May is Teacher Appreciation Day, and the entire week is known as Teacher Appreciation Week. Since 1976, the state of Massachusetts has had its own day of remembrance on 9/11.

Although it is not a holiday, this day is still celebrated solemnly and enthusiastically with a series of activities at school such as festivals to honor teachers, art performances, giving gifts, cards, inviting teachers to lunch...

In America, teachers are considered heroes for their contributions to future generations and the millions of miracles they accomplish every day. For most teachers in America, teaching is a source of pride. Hundreds of teachers and education professionals also serve in the US military.

3 - China

A Chinese student holds flowers and congratulatory messages to his teacher on Chinese Teachers' Day, September 10.

On February 21, 1985, the country unanimously adopted September 10 as its Teachers' Day. Today, many Chinese want to move this holiday to September 28, the birthday of Confucius.

As an Eastern country with a tradition of valuing the morality of "respecting teachers and valuing education", many generations of Chinese students as well as grandparents and parents visit temples and shrines to the sages who contributed to the establishment of Chinese education and philosophy of life such as Lao Tzu, Confucius, Trang Tu...

4 -India

A ceremony on Teachers' Day in India.

September 5th is a special day in India every year with many activities to honor the "ferrymen", and it is also the birthday of the late president of this country Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. Like many other countries in the world, the Indian government always supports and supports the anniversary of teachers.

On this day, the normal classrooms are transformed into dance, musical, comedy or any other form of entertainment that can bring joy to the teachers. In some universities and colleges, a special lunch is prepared after the cultural program is over.

The September 5 celebration will present awards to honor and recognize teachers' contributions in a number of fields such as science, mathematics, humanities, psychology, etc. Greeting cards are also a favorite gift of teachers.

5 - Korea

Fresh flowers for teachers on Teachers' Day in Korea.

In Korea, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on May 15. On that day, generations of students often give carnations as a gift to express their gratitude to their teachers. The tradition of giving carnations in Korea dates back to 1963.

Giving cards is also a form of gratitude for students in this country. Besides handmade cards, students can also buy cards at stores but it is not required. Teachers in Korea believe that this is not only a traditional and simple way, but also very meaningful when reading emotional messages from students.

On this day, universities and colleges in Korea often hold big parties and present awards to honor and recognize contributions to the country's education in each field.

6-Thailand

In Thailand, Teachers' Day is especially important.

In Thailand, Teachers' Day is celebrated on January 16. On this day, all schools give students a day off and organize rallies and performances to celebrate.

Many high schools also hold religious ceremonies, where monks pray for all teachers and students offer flowers to their teachers.

7-Russia

Russian students congratulate their teacher.

In Russia, Teachers' Day has been celebrated on the first Sunday of October. But since 1994, Russian Teachers' Day has been celebrated on the same day as International Teachers' Day on October 5.

8 - Iran

Typical image of Teachers' Day.

In Iran, Teachers' Day is celebrated on May 2. The reason for choosing this day is to commemorate the assassination of Iranian professor Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari. This professor not only contributed greatly to the education sector but was also a famous Iranian writer.

9 - Poland

Best wishes to teachers.

Peace

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