Interesting International Children's Day in countries around the world

(Baonghean.vn) - International Children's Day or Children's Day is an event or a holiday for children celebrated on different days in many places around the world. Each place has a unique way of welcoming this holiday.

Every year, International Children's Day on June 1 is celebrated in many countries around the world as a holiday for children - the future generation of humanity. International Children's Day is considered to have originated in Türkiye on April 23, 1920.

Since 1954, the United Nations has proposed November 20 as World Children's Day to create world attention for children's rights, promote efforts for the development of young children, especially in the fields of education and health. However, the United Nations also allows member countries to choose their own Children's Day.

1. America

In the United States, there is no fixed Children's Day like in other countries, but it is often celebrated together with Mother's Day, Father's Day or changes from time to time. In 1998, President Bill Clinton celebrated Children's Day on October 11. In 2001, June 3 was chosen by President George W. Bush as "National Children's Day". In the following years, Children's Day in the United States is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of June.

2. Japan

In Japan, Children's Day, also known as “Kodomo no Hi,” is a national holiday celebrated on May 5. “Kodomo no Hi” is a day during Japan's Golden Week holidays, which is held to honor children and celebrate their happiness. In Japan, Children's Day is traditionally celebrated twice a year: March 3 for girls and May 5 for boys.

3. China

In China, Women's Day and Children's Day are often celebrated on the same day, April 4, which is called "Women's and Children's Day". In Hong Kong and Taiwan, Children's Day is on April 4, which is also a public holiday.

4. Vietnam

The first International Children's Day in Vietnam was June 1, 1950, during the period of the nation's resistance war against French colonialism. Young people and children, the young generations of the country, were always cared for and focused on by Uncle Ho. Currently, June 1 is held annually and has become a festival to care for and nurture the young generation of the Fatherland. Our State also issued a Decree on the care and protection of young people and children, considering this glorious responsibility as belonging to the entire people.

5. Federal Republic of Germany

In Germany, during the Cold War (1945-1991), Children's Day was celebrated in East and West Germany completely differently (in the DDR it was June 1st, in the BRD it was September 20th), they also had 2 different names with their own characteristics, the DDR called it International Children's Day, and the BRD called it World Children's Day. In East Germany, Children's Day was applied since 1950 and became an annual event in the childhood of every child.

6. Türkiye

In Türkiye, International Children's Day is April 23, which is also the "National Sovereignty and Children's Day". Children's Day in Türkiye will be marked with spectacular activities and ceremonies lasting a week. In the photo: President Erdogan with Turkish children on April 15, 2017.

7. Canada

In Canada, in 1993, the Parliament officially declared November 20th as Children's Day in accordance with the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child of November 20, 1959. This Declaration clearly states that the rights of children under the age of 18 are strictly protected under the law. In Canada, this day is also known as the "Child Day Act".

8. India

In India, Children's Day is celebrated on November 14, which coincides with the birthday of the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Prime Minister Nehru was known for his love for children.

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