Learn about Teachers' Day of countries in the world

Today is Vietnam Teachers' Day, an anniversary celebrated annually on November 20. This is the day of the education industry and the day of "a religious monk" aimed at honoring those who work in this industry. This day is an opportunity for generations of students to express their gratitude to teachers. So are other countries in the world someday dedicated to those who stand on the platform? Let's find out.

First of all, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - UNESCO - has mandated that October 5 be the World Teachers' Day since 1994, with the aim of attracting the attention of society. to the status of teachers, their role in social formation and development, and mobilizing support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue are met by teachers. Currently, about 100 countries participate in celebrating World Teachers' Day. Every year, the International Federation of Education launches a public awareness campaign to highlight the contributions of the teaching profession. Here are the Teacher's Day celebrations of some countries:

USA

The National Education Association (NEA) has chosen May 6 every year to honor those who work in the "youth-typing" in this country. Even the week of May 6 was considered the American Teacher's Week. Earlier, the United States Congress held a celebration for teachers on March 7, 1980, but later the NEA decided to move the day to May. On this day, students and students The teacher expressed respect for the teacher on this day by giving the teachers anniversary gifts.

India

The second most populous country in the world has chosen September 5 to give education workers the respect and gratitude to them. During this holiday, although teachers and students still go to school, the learning activities in the school are replaced by celebrations, and visiting activities, thanks to students. tablets for teachers. This day comes from the birth of the 2nd Prime Minister of India - Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a doctor of philosophy.

South Korea

Korean Teachers' Day comes from a group of young people who are members of the Red Cross visiting old teachers who are ill at a hospital. At first, the Korean government stipulated that there would be a celebration on May 26, 1963, but in 1965 it changed again on May 15. Even during 1973-1982, this day was not organized. On this day, the class usually ends early and the students often give their teachers carnations. Some schools give teachers and students a break on this day because they do not want to see the phenomenon of students giving teachers with expensive gifts. Some schools offer far-away trips for teachers.

Russia

The country with the largest area in the world which regulates the first Sunday of October will be a student day, students hold a celebration for teachers during the period 1965-1994. After 1994, the national government decided to commemorate the National Teacher's Day will coincide with the World Teacher's Day.

China

Teachers' Day of China honors the virtues, contributions of teachers to society as well as the hardships they endure when pursuing this profession. In 1939, according to the decision of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China, Teachers' Day will be celebrated on August 27 every year and many consider it to be the birthday of Confucius. It was not until 1952, after thoroughly studying the birth date of Confucius, that the government changed it on September 28.

Poland

November 14 is considered a Teacher's Day or Polish National Education Day. On this day in 1773, Polish king Stanisoaw Poniatowski established the National Board of Education.

Turkey

In Turkey, Teachers' Day is held on November 24 . In this country, teaching profession is considered sacred and nothing compared.

Iran

In Iran, Teachers' Day is held 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 also a famous writer of Iran.

Thailand

In Thailand, the teacher's day is held on January 16 . On this day, all schools let students leave school and celebrate meetings and performances.

Especially many high schools also organize celebrations of religious colors, monks will pray for all teachers and students to offer flowers to their teachers.

Japan has no Teacher's Day

Surprisingly, in a big country like Japan, Teachers' Day is not popular and few people care. Japanese people think that if the Teacher's Day is organized, it will arouse in public opinion envy among other professions. Not only the profession but also the profession of Medicine, the profession of Lawyer, Engineer . are also worth honoring.

Students around the world are very excited to welcome this day, what about you? Give your teachers fresh flowers and best wishes on Vietnamese Teachers' Day November 20!