The origin of international children's day
Children are the future masters of the country. Therefore, how to provide a good family, social or learning environment for children is the goal of all countries in the world. The concept of "International Children's Day" was first put forward by 1925 at the International Child Welfare Conference held in Geneva, Switzerland.
At this conference, representatives from 54 countries that care for children gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to hold the "International Conference on Children's Happiness" and adopted the Geneva Declaration on the Protection of Children. In the declaration, there were heated discussions on children's spiritual enjoyment, assistance to poor children, avoiding children from engaging in dangerous work, giving children a chance to make a living, and how to save and raise children.
Since this congress, on the one hand, in order to inspire children and make them feel happy, on the other hand, in order to attract social attention and care, governments all over the world have designated "Children's Day" one after another.
Especially during the Second World War, in June of 1942, German fascists shot and killed 140 male citizens over the age of 0/6 and all their babies in Dize village, Tekly, and took women and 90 children to concentration camps. All the houses and buildings in the village were burned down, and a good village was destroyed by German fascists. In order to mourn the children who died in the fascist war of aggression in Lidice village and other parts of the world, to oppose the abuse and poisoning of children by imperialist warmongers, and to protect children's rights, the International Democratic Women's Federation held an executive committee in Moscow in June 1949+0 1, and formally decided that June 1 every year would be International Children's Day.
1 951April, the international democratic women's Federation held a meeting in Moscow, the Soviet Union, and decided that June1day every year would be International Children's Day.
The resolution calls for the protection of children's rights to survival, health care and education in all countries of the world. It is pointed out that all democratic groups and adult men and women in the world should oppose the employment of boys and girls, and the state should protect children's health and meet their needs by cutting military spending.
At present, many countries in the world have designated June 1 as Children's Day, especially socialist countries. In Europe and the United States, the date of Children's Day is different, and public celebrations are rarely held. Therefore, it is often misunderstood that only socialist countries will designate June 1 as Children's Day. In fact, in recent years, some organizations in the United States have also begun to consider setting Children's Day in June 1.
Children's Day in various countries
1, China-June 1, April 4th.
The people and the country of China have designated June 1 day as International Children's Day every year. 1949 65438+On February 23rd, the State Council, the central people's government, designated Children's Day on June 1st as Children's Day in China, and announced that the stipulation of April 4th as Children's Day implemented by the Kuomintang government would be abolished from 193 1. The first Children's Day in China was on April 4th in the 21st year of the Republic of China (1932). In the 20th year of the Republic of China (193 1), the "Shanghai Chinese kindness society" initiated a proposal, hoping that the government would designate April 4th as Children's Day every year. Subsequently, the Ministry of Education formulated a method to commemorate Children's Day, which was implemented on April 4 of the following year.
In the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, according to the usual practice, the date of Children's Day is April 4th. The way of folk celebration is to give children toys and gifts, or to accompany them out for a big meal or play. April 4th is still the annual Children's Day in Taiwan Province Province.
2. Japan-"Girls' Day" on March 3 and "Boys' Day" on May 5; 165438+1October 15 Children's Day.
(1) Boys' Day. Japan's Children's Day, called "Children's Day" (Japanese: こどもの), is a traditional festival. On May 5th every year, Japanese families celebrate their children's growth. Before World War II, this festival was called "Dragon Boat Festival" (Japanese: Dragon Boat Festival), and it was only a boy's festival. 1948, when this festival becomes a public holiday, it becomes a festival to celebrate the happiness and welfare of all children. On the festival day, Japanese families will hang fish-shaped signs on the roofs to symbolize that children can eliminate bad luck, overcome difficulties and grow up smoothly.
(2) Girls' Day. March 3rd is Girls' Day every year. In Japanese, this festival is also called "Young Sacrifice" and "Peach Blossom Festival" (because in the past, Daughter's Day was on March 3 of the lunar calendar and peach blossoms were in full bloom, hence the name). It is a tradition to set up a doll rack at home to celebrate girls' day. On this day, all families with girls will set up a ladder-shaped doll rack in the living room and put all kinds of dolls (dolls) wearing Japanese kimonos on it to celebrate the healthy growth of girls. Some of these dolls are made by themselves and some are bought. Whenever a girl is born in Japan, her parents, grandparents, relatives and friends will give her a set of exquisite and beautiful dolls. A set of dolls, generally 15, has an emperor and a queen, three ladies-in-waiting, five musicians, two ministers and three guards. These little dolls have different postures and are lifelike. Nowadays Japanese girls usually don't wear kimono (traditional Japanese clothing). But on Girls' Day, they all wear beautiful kimonos and invite their closest partners. Everyone sat around the doll rack, laughing and playing, and celebrating the festival happily.
(3) Children's Day on July 3rd. 165438+1October 15 is the Children's Day in Japan. In Japanese customs, children are three, five and seven years old, so every year on this day, children of these three ages will be particularly excited to celebrate. On this day, children will wear the best traditional kimono and carry a small paper bag with patterns of pine trees, turtles or cranes on their backs. The paper bag is full of candy and toys bought by their parents. After dressing neatly, parents will take their children to the Japanese shrine to pray and thank the gods for bringing health and happiness to their children.
3. South Korea-May 5
South Korea's Children's Day (Korean:) started at 1975 and evolved from "Boys' Day". This is also a public holiday in Korea, which is scheduled for May 5th every year. Parents usually take their children to parks, zoos or other entertainment facilities on this day, so that they can spend their holidays happily.
4. India-165438+ 10/4.
In India, Children's Day is the birthday of the founding Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and it is 1 1.04 every year. On this special day, Indian children will have dance and music performances with strong ethnic flavor, and the government will also come forward to organize some celebrations.
5. Turkey-April 23
April 23rd is Turkey's "National Sovereignty and Children's Day". This festival comes from the date of the Turkish National Assembly in 1920 during the Turkish War of Independence. 1929, according to the suggestion of child protection organizations, this day was designated as Children's Day. Starting from 1986, the Turkish government began to celebrate International Children's Day on April 23rd.
6. Thailand-the second Saturday in January
Children's Day in Thailand is on the second Saturday in January.
7. Singapore-10 October 1.
8. Indonesia-July 23
July 23rd is Children's Day in Indonesia. Children from wealthy families go to amusement parks and shopping malls. Poor children still have to help their families earn money. At present, there are 1 1.7 million school-age children out of school in Indonesia.
9. Germany-September 20
During the Cold War, East Germany and West Germany did different things on Children's Day. First, the dates are different: East Germany (GDR) is scheduled for June 1, and West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) is scheduled for September 20th; Its name is also different: East Germany calls it "International Children's Mark" and West Germany calls it "Weltkindertag". In addition, there are differences in the traditions of festivals.
In GDR, Children's Day begins at 1950. Since then, this day has been the happiest day of the year for children. I often receive blessings and gifts from my parents, and the school also holds special celebrations, such as outings. In the Federal Republic of Germany, Children's Day has no special significance, and many people don't even know the existence of this festival.
With the reunification of Germany in 1990, the date and name of Children's Day in West Germany became the official unified standard in Germany. However, in many places in East Germany, people still can't change old habits and titles. So every June 1, many parents still celebrate Children's Day with their children.
10, Sweden-August 7th "Boys' Day"; 65438+February 13 "Girls' Day"
Sweden, a European country, also divides Children's Day into smaller sections. August 7th every year is "Boys' Day", also called "Lobster Festival", which means to encourage boys all over the country to learn the brave spirit of lobster. On this day, children will dress up as lobsters and perform some very lively and lovely programs.
65438+February 65438+March is Sweden's "Girls' Day", also known as "Lucia Goddess Day". Lucia is a legendary Swedish goddess who specializes in protecting girls. Every time this festival, girls should dress up as goddesses and do good deeds for other children.
1 1, UK-July 2004
12, Russia-June 1
Russia's Children's Day is completely in tune with the world, just in June 1. Whenever Children's Day comes, children all over Russia will happily celebrate their festivals, perform some folk songs and dances, and hold celebrations in schools.
In fact, the origin of Children's Day has an important connection with Russia. 1949165438+10 In October, the Council of the International Democratic Women's Federation was held in Moscow, and representatives of various countries angrily exposed the crimes of killing and poisoning children by imperialists and reactionaries of various countries. In order to protect children's rights of survival, medical care and education and improve their lives, the meeting decided to designate June 1 day as International Children's Day every year.
13, USA-10/0,3 1 (May1)
On the day of 10 and 3 1, American children will take part in program evenings and entertainment activities organized for them by schools, families and communities, which will last for one night.
14, Colombia-July 4th
Colombia, a Central American country, has designated July 4th as Children's Day every year. On this festival, schools all over the country hold various lively celebrations, and children often wear various masks to play clowns in the street, which is very happy.
15, Brazil-August 15, 10/2.
Brazil's Children's Day is on August 15, which happens to be Brazil's "National Epidemic Prevention Day". Therefore, on this day, doctors all over the country will treat children and vaccinate children under five years old against polio, which shows that the government is very concerned about children's health. In addition, Brazil's "Notre Dame Day" 65438+ 10/2 is often regarded as Children's Day, and there will be some celebrations all over the country.
Cuba, 16, July 6
17, Islamic countries-Candy Festival on 14 day after Ramadan.
Most Islamic countries have designated the14th day after Ramadan as "Candy Festival", which is also the happiest Children's Day for children. The "Candy Festival" usually lasts for three days, and children go to nearby households in small groups to ask for candy. According to local folklore, adults can't refuse children's requests, so children can always come home full of food and joy on this day.
18, African countries-Children's Carnival lasting January
West African countries such as Mali regard Ramadan as "children's carnival", and activities lasting 1 month are the happiest moment for children. Africans have always been good at singing and dancing. They sing, dance or play all kinds of games at the carnival. When dancing, African children especially like to put on all kinds of animal masks and have fun, which is very lively. Whether they know each other or not, they are friendly, just like a family.
Poetry about Children's Day
Flowers bloom, laughter is sweet,
The noodles in June are fragrant.
White ducks swim in clear water,
Shuang Mu paddles and swings to draw a boat.
Chang 'e envies Children's Day,
Weaver girl is too lazy to be a fairy.
Who is in charge of Yaotai?
Xin Lei in her childhood.
In the days of flowers and noise
June bid farewell to the season of spring breeze.
Shining.
To be clear, my heart is about to explode.
Jade curtains slowly opened.
Little angel with makeup on the stage
Let the baby talk in detail.
The tree is full of brilliant stories.
The sky is as blue as water.
The sun on June 1st.
Why is it so brilliant?
Flowers of June 1st.
Why is it so fragrant?
"June 1" red scarf
Why is it so bright?
Children of "June 1st"
Why are you so happy? ...
You know, he knows,
Everybody knows that.
The youngest festival in the world.
Has arrived,
The most naive festival in the world
Right now.
Song of "June 1"
Why is it so beautiful?
"June 1" dance
Why are you so sentimental?
The story of "June 1st"
Why is it so attractive?
"June 1" rally
Why are you so happy? ...
You know, he knows,
Everyone knows that.
Songs and dances, stories, parties
Express children's happiness,
Today's Miao,
Grow into a towering tree.
We are eagles out of the nest,
It will fly high tomorrow.
We are little flowers in bud,
Tomorrow will be colorful and charming.
We are who we are,
The red scarf burns on the chest.
Please see you tomorrow.
We will lift mountains and stir rivers,
Hold up the modern motherland,
Fly to the golden goal ...
I want to live in a world that will never grow up.
People are naive and kind, and don't hurt each other.
Even if you quarrel, you will make up soon.
Even if you cry, it will stop soon.
In the bedroom, in the playground, by the river.
Just like our toys.
The sky is blue and the earth is white.
Wherever you go, there are small windmills.
Little wooden horse, little flower
Show a shy smile
The world today is depressing.
I don't like it This cannot be changed.
Especially when time sends us to youth.
Step into middle age and old age
We live a hard life and enjoy it.
There is only one night every year.
Spent a little time.
There is only one night every year.
Think of distant things
Opposed to moving, eclipsed.