To inspire children with the national spirits, Bang Jeong Hwan, along with other Japanese students established May 1st as “Children’s Day” after the March 1st Independence movement in 1919. However, in 1927 the date was changed to May 5th. It was from 1975 that May 5th, Children’s Day, was defined as a holiday. This day was created so that the children can grow into strong and as rightful adults. Often parents give their children a present on the day to celebrate how far their children have come. Typical gifts that are given to children on the day are school bags, popular toys, and smart phones. For most households, presents are given to children under the age of twelve.
Because Children’s Day is a holiday, there are festivals opened around Korea for the families to come and enjoy this special day. This year there was the “Shining Children Festival” and “Dream Tree Children Big Party” in Kyeonggi and Seoul, and many more in other places. In most of the festivals, there is a talent show where children can show off their talent, for example by singing or dancing. Also, there is a variety of activities such as horse riding, making art sculptures, and other fun activities. Most likely there would be famous celebrities coming to host or show a performance.
There are songs made for this day, as well. One song called “Children’s Day Song” or in Korean “Children’s Day Song” written by Yoon Seok Jung and Yoon Geuk Yeong have been around since May 1948. The song highlights that Children’s Day is centered around the children and that the day is for the children to grow and become a better person. Knowing how the Children’s day was created, festivals on the day, as well as the song, now we know how we can prepare for this day.
Anny Du (10)
Because Children’s Day is a holiday, there are festivals opened around Korea for the families to come and enjoy this special day. This year there was the “Shining Children Festival” and “Dream Tree Children Big Party” in Kyeonggi and Seoul, and many more in other places. In most of the festivals, there is a talent show where children can show off their talent, for example by singing or dancing. Also, there is a variety of activities such as horse riding, making art sculptures, and other fun activities. Most likely there would be famous celebrities coming to host or show a performance.
There are songs made for this day, as well. One song called “Children’s Day Song” or in Korean “Children’s Day Song” written by Yoon Seok Jung and Yoon Geuk Yeong have been around since May 1948. The song highlights that Children’s Day is centered around the children and that the day is for the children to grow and become a better person. Knowing how the Children’s day was created, festivals on the day, as well as the song, now we know how we can prepare for this day.
Anny Du (10)