People's Republic of China
Since 1949, the people's Republic of China has officially designated June 1 of each year as the international International Children's Day. Schools usually organize related group activities and require students to dress formally (white shirts and blue trousers before popularizing school uniforms). Although Hong Kong is now part of the Republic, due to the convention among the people, the date of International Children's Day in Hong Kong is still the same as that of the Republic of China. The way of folk celebration is to give toys to children, or to accompany children to go out for dinner or play.
Japan
International Children's Day in Japan, called Children's Day (Japanese: children's Day), is a traditional festival. On May 5 every year, Japanese families celebrate the growth of their children. Before World War II, this festival was called Dragon Boat Festival (Japanese: Dragon Boat Festival), and it was only a holiday for boys. In 1948, when the holiday became a public holiday, it became a holiday to celebrate the happiness and welfare of all children. On the day of the festival, Japanese families hang fish-shaped signs on their roofs to symbolize children's elimination of misfortune, difficulties and smooth growth.
However, there is a separate Girls' Day in Japan on March 3, which develops from Shangsi Festival, which is celebrated with a variety of dolls. The flag of carp flying on Boys' Day is derived from the legend of Chinese hope for success and carp jumping into Longmen.
South Korea
International Children's Day in South Korea began in 1923 and evolved from Boys' Day. This is also a public holiday in South Korea, which is scheduled for May 5 every year. Parents usually take their children to parks, zoos or other amusement facilities on this day to make their children spend their holidays happily.
India
In India, International Children's Day's day is the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, the founding prime minister.
Turkey
April 23 is Turkey's National sovereignty and Children's Day. The festival comes from the date of the Turkish National Congress in 1920 during the Turkish War of Independence. In 1929, according to the recommendation of child protection organizations, this day was designated International Children's Day. Since 1986, the Turkish government began to celebrate International International Children's Day on April 23rd.
Germany
During the Cold War, East and West Germany acted very differently on International Children's Day. First of all, the date is different: East Germany is set on June 1st, West Germany is set on September 20th, and its name is also different: East Germany is called International International Children's Day, West Germany is called World International Children's Day.
In the GDR, International Children's Day began in 1950, and every year since then is the happiest day of the year for children. They often receive blessings and gifts from parents, and special celebrations are held at school, such as outings and so on. In the Federal Republic of Germany, International Children's Day has no special significance, many people do not even know the existence of this festival.
With the reunification of Germany in 1990, the date and name of International Children's Day in West Germany became the official standard of the whole Germany. However, in many parts of East Germany, people are still unable to change the old habits and names. Therefore, on June 1st every year, many parents still celebrate the arrival of International Children's Day with their children.
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