What do you know about International Children's Day?

Origin of International Children's Day June 1

International Children's Day June 1st originated from a heartbreaking event in history. On June 1st, 1942, the Nazis surrounded the village of Lidice (Czechoslovakia) and arrested 173 men, 196 women and children. Here, the Nazis massacred 66 people and sent 104 children to concentration camps, 88 children died in gas chambers, 9 others were sent to work as Nazi soldiers. Two years later, on June 10th, 1944, the Nazis surrounded the town of Oradour (France), they herded 400 people into a church, including many women and more than 100 children, and set it on fire tragically.

In 1949, to commemorate the hundreds of innocent children who were brutally murdered by the Nazis, the Women's International Democratic Federation decided to make June 1st of each year the International Day for the Protection of Children, to demand that governments take responsibility for the lives of children, and to reduce military budgets to increase education budgets, protect and care for children and adolescents. Since 1950, June 1st of each year has become Children's Day in many countries around the world.

Is Children's Day in every country on June 1st?

June 1st every year has become a special day for children in Vietnam and many countries around the world . However, not all countries take June 1st as International Children's Day.

In 1954, in order to encourage countries to remember children and protect their rights, the United Nations proposed World Children's Day to be held on November 20 every year. Although November 20 was proposed, the United Nations allowed member states to celebrate their own Children's Day on different days of their choice.

Australia chooses the last Wednesday of October every year as Children's Day in this country. In Brazil, the festival for children is the day of Our Lady of Aparecida on October 12, which is a national holiday in this South American country. In Turkey, April 23 is the National Sovereignty Day and Children's Day. This is also a national holiday. International Children's Day in India is on November 14. In Japan, International Children's Day is a national holiday and is celebrated on May 5 every year.

Meanwhile, about 30 countries chose June 1 as International Children's Day, such as Russia, China, Bulgaria, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, etc. Vietnam is the first country in Asia and the second country in the world to ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child on February 20, 1990.

How is Children's Day celebrated in different countries?

In China, Children's Day is a holiday that schools organize various fun activities, such as performances, camping trips, folk games, etc. On this occasion, some cinemas also offer free tickets for children and some tourist attractions offer discounts or free admission for children on this day.

In Bulgaria, Children's Day is a special occasion when children are the center of attention. Families often celebrate the day by giving gifts similar to those children receive on their birthdays and gathering together for a special dinner to celebrate the good fortune of having a child in the family.

International Children's Day in Russia is celebrated with a variety of activities such as games, excursions, readings and classes at various cultural institutions, including museums and libraries. In addition, theaters and concert halls will have interesting events for children.

In Poland, Children's Day is a day of fun and entertainment for children. Many competitions, tournaments, picnics and trips are organized to ensure they have a memorable day.

Türkiye has designated April 23 as National Sovereignty Day and Children's Day. This is a national holiday, and children can have the opportunity to "earn" a place in the National Assembly and participate in national affairs symbolically, such as electing a "president" who speaks on television on behalf of children. At entertainment and cultural events, people perform traditional dances and songs.

In Japan, Children's Day is a national holiday, celebrated annually on May 5. On this day, families often display small statues of Samurai warriors, symbolizing strength and courage, with the wish that their children will grow up to be successful, healthy, and brave.

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

In Vietnam, after the country gained independence, June 1 and the Mid-Autumn Festival (15th of the 8th lunar month) every year have truly become joyful festivals for children nationwide. The first International Children's Day (June 1, 1950) took place during the most fierce and difficult period of our nation's resistance war against French colonialism, but President Ho Chi Minh always thought of the children nationwide and sent letters of congratulations to the teenagers and children.

Since then, June 1 has become a Tet holiday for Vietnamese children. On this day, children not only receive congratulations and loving gifts from grandparents, parents and relatives, but also receive special attention from all levels, sectors, agencies and organizations across the country. Many meaningful activities on the occasion of International Children's Day June 1 have been organized with the desire to bring joy and happiness to all children./.

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