|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Children's DayImage:International Chidren's Day USSR stamp.png 1958 USSR stamp, commemorating the International Children's Day The International Children's Day (ICD) is celebrated in numerous countries, usually (but not always) on June 1 each year.
June 1 has since been observed as the ICD by numerous countries, especially by Communist countries; in the Western world the ICD is usually celebrated on other days of the year (if at all), and there is often little public awareness about these celebrations. (See the section on Germany below for further discussions.) Consequently there is sometimes a misperception that June 1 as the ICD was a Communist invention. Nonetheless, in recent years even some groups within the United States started observing the ICD on June 1. Universal Children's DaySince December 14, 1954, United Nations and UNESCO observes 20 November as the Universal Children's Day "to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. It recommended that the Day was to be observed also as a day of activity devoted to promoting the ideals and objectives of the Charter and the welfare of the children of the world." [1] Children's Day over the worldArgentinaChildren's Day is celebrated the second Sunday of August. Brazil
ChileChildren's Day is celebrated the second Sunday of August. CongoChildren's Day is celebrated in this country on the 25th of December to honour all the children. GermanyDuring the Cold War, the Children's Day (Kindertag) was handled quite differently in the two states. The date was different (GDR: June 1, FRG: September 20), the name was slightly different (GDR: "International Children's Day" ("Internationaler Kindertag"), FRG: "World Children's Day" ("Weltkindertag")), and most notably: the customs. In the GDR, the holiday was introduced in 1950, and was from then on a yearly highlight for the children. On this day of the year, one typically received congratulations and presents from one's parents and did special activities in school, such as field trips and the like. In the FRG, Children's Day did not have such meaning to the children, and was even mostly unknown to many people. Since the affiliation in 1990, the date and name used in the FRG have become the official ones for the former GDR as well. This however was not accepted by large parts of the former GDR population, so that still many parents celebrate with their kids on the former date, June 1, and even Children's Day public events take place on the old date. Hong KongChildren's Day is celebrated on April 4 each year (the same day as the Republic of China[Taiwan] since ROC established the Children's Day on April 4 in 1931. The Taiwan government combined Women’s Day with Children’s Day on April 4 in 1993, officially calling it Women’s and Children’s Day, making it a day for women, mothers, and children.) IndiaIndia's first prime minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, was born on November 14. He liked children, was regularly photographed with them - children called him Chacha (Uncle) Nehru. After his death in 1963, his birthday is observed as Children's Day in India. JapanMay 5 is Children's Day in Japan,called こどもの日 ("Kodomo no hi"?) in Japanese; the festivities is also called Boy's Day , called 端午の節句 (Tango no Sekku?) in Japanese , to distinguish it from Girls' Day, called 桃の節句 (Momo no Sekku?), ひな祭り (Hinamatsuri?) in Japanese , March 3). The day is marked with a lot of activities for children. MexicoChildren's Day ("Día del niño") is celebrated on April 30. NigeriaIn Nigeria, Children's Day is celebrated on 27th May. [2] ParaguayIn Paraguay, Children's Day is celebrated on August 16, day of the infamous Battle of Acosta Ñu, where 20,000 thousand men of the Brazilian Army crushed a Paraguayan battalion made up of 3,500 children ages six to fifteen - even though Paraguay had been already completely defeated (see more in War of the Triple Alliance). It's a national holiday, used to remember the atrocities of the Paraguayan People's Republic of ChinaIn the People's Republic of China, Children's Day is celebrated on June 1. Although schools remain open, children do not attend class and are free of homework. Students participate in a wide variety of activities to strengthen allegiances to their country, have fun, and take part in, and join youth organizations such as the Communist Youth League. PolandChildren's Day is celebrated on June 1. PortugalChildren's Day is celebrated on June 1. Republic of China (Taiwan)The Republic of China (Taiwan) designates April 4 as Children's Day (兒童節), pursuant to Article 5 of the Order to Implement Commemoration Days and Holidays (紀念日及節日實施辦法). Despite not being a legal holiday, schools often hold special activities in order to celebrate the occasion. Due to pressure from parents that demanded to accompany their children in the celebration, the Taiwanese government recognized Women’s Day with Children’s Day on April 4, 1993. Thus, the celebration is technically called Women’s and Children’s Day. RomaniaChildren's Day is celebrated on June 1. South KoreaSouth Korean Children's Day (어린이날; Eorininal) was created by Bhang Jung Hwan in 1923. It was originally on May 1, later changed to May 5 in 1946. It was officially adopted by the government in 1973, and became a public holiday in 1975. A common tradition is for families to usually make outings to children's parks, amusement parks, zoos, or other child friendly locations. Gifts and pocket money are also given to children on this day. In South Korea, Children's Day is celebrated on May 5. SingaporeOctober 1 is the day which Singapore officially celebrates Children's Day, a similar event celebrated every year is Youth Day which is celebrated on the first Sunday of July each year. Sri LankaThe Universal Children's Day is celebrated on the 1st of October. ThailandThe second Saturday of January is Children's Day in Thailand. TurkeyApril 23 is the "National Sovereignty and Children's Day" (tr:23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) in Turkey. The date commemorates the opening of Turkish National Assembly in 1920 during the Turkish Independence War. The designation of Children's Day came in 1929 upon the recommendation of the Institution of Children's Protection. Since 1986 the Turkish government organizes an international children's festival on April 23. On April 23 of every year, children in Turkey celebrate this "Sovereignty and Children's Day" as a national holiday, and is celebrated by citizens throughout the country during ceremonies preceding the day. Among the activities on this day, children from all around Turkey gather in the capital city, Ankara, and they replace the selected members of the Grand National Assembly. They have an elected president and prime minister and they govern Turkey for one day in order to emphasize the importance of the children in the society. In many places governmental agencies leave the authority to children symbolically for the day. Traditionally since 1986, children come to Turkey to represent their country of origin to children of the world with artistic performances. They're housed in Turkish homes and can meet with Turkish children. This event is organized by the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation. The groups of foreign children also participate in the special session held at the Grand National Assembly. Turkish people hope these children will remember the day for their lives and will contribute to a bond with other cultures. The internationalization is thus aimed toward Turkey's principle of, "peace at home, peace in the world", and "Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people". Mexico This day is celebrated on April 30. It is a day to honor their children. VenezuelaIn Venezuela the Children's Day is celebrated the third Sunday of July.de:Kindertag ko:어린이날 kn:ಮಕ್ಕಳ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆ nl:Kinderdag nds:Kinnerdag pl:Dzień Dziecka pt:Dia Mundial da Criança ru:Всемирный день ребёнка sv:Internationella barndagen vi:Ngày Quốc tế Thiếu nhi tr:23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı ja:こどもの日 zh:兒童節
|
Sites |
Searched sites for "Children's Day" |
|
No sites found. |
Sorry, no matching site records were found. |
Want your site listed here?
|
||||||||||||||
|
Submit
your site |
 |
|
Relevant quality search results and fast easy navigation throughout the
different sections of the site, make Americola.com |
