“When you eat a fruit,
think of the man who planted the tree”
This is one of many
common sayings about teachers passed from generation to generation in Vietnam.
Vietnamese have had a long history of paying respect and gratitude to educators
since a very long time ago. Every year on November 20, millions of people
celebrate the National Teacher’s day to show their appreciation for the
teachers, from current students, to alumni and parents.
On this day, students and
teachers are allowed to have a day-off. Instead of preparing for a day of
class, they prepare and organize activities for the celebration. Types of
activities vary depending on students’ interest and the annual theme. Most schools
have performances, including singing, acting, traditional/contemporary dancing
carried out by either teachers, students or famous performers who are former
students of the schools. Some schools grant special rewards to teachers in
respect of their contribution to education.
Besides those activities,
students also give gifts to their teachers. They can be flowers or handmade
gifts. Parents usually offer more practical gift, such as clothing, cosmetics, and
fruits. Alumni often wait for this day to visit their former teachers and
together recall the memories from the school years.
These photos were taken at
the Vietnamese Teacher’s Day at my high school in 2017.
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