Ways To Celebrate Teachers' In Countries All Around The World Teachers are known to shape the mind of youth and without knowledge, no one can exist in this world. So, to promote the values and principles of a true teacher, this day is celebrated. Let's find out more about Teachers' Day in different countries. Korea Korea celebrates its own Teacher's Day or National Teacher's Day, in mid-May each year. The modern form of this holiday started in 1963 when a group of Red Cross youth visited their teacher who was ill in the hospital. In 1965, the holiday was moved to coincide with the birthday of King Sejong the Great (1397-1450), which falls on May 15. Every year on May 15, or on the closest school day before May 15, teachers across the nation are presented with carnations. Both current students and former students head to the classroom to honor their favorite teachers and to present them with single red carnations. Also on May 15 each year in the capital, the Ministry of Education issues a merit award to one outstanding teacher from across the nation. Chile October 16 was chosen as the Dia del Profesor or Teachers' Day to honour the founding of the Teachers' Association of Chile. Students present each teacher with a certificate or a collection of teacher appreciation messages, poems, and drawings. Vietnam The Vietnamese Teachers' Day is celebrated on November 20. Students usually visit their teachers at their homes to offer them flowers and gifts as a means to express their respect. At schools, the day is celebrated with arts performance, and sometimes parties. Alumni meetings are held in order for former students to thank their former teachers. India In India, Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5 in honour of Dr Sarvepallai Radhakrishnan. Before becoming the first vice-president and the second president of India, he was, more importantly, a respected scholar and teacher of philosophy. Every year, on September 5, classrooms across India fill up with greeting cards, chocolates, flowers and performances as student show their gratitude to those who play the vital role in shaping their future. The US Students thank their teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week Students in US with note of thank to their teachers on Teachers' Day (source: www.nea.org) Traditionally, the Tuesday of the first full week of May is the National Teacher Day in the USA. Therefore the actual date varies from one year to another. Additionally, the whole week is considered as the Teacher Appreciation Week, and lots of activities are carried out on this occasion to express the students' appreciation to their teachers. It’s officially time for you to express your appreciation to you teachers on your own ways? Don’t worry, we have an idea for you, you can order t shirt design gift for teachers here!
