Since 1962, India has been celebrating Teachers Day on 5th September as a symbol of tribute and honor to the contribution made by teachers to the society. Respected among society, teachers have played an important role in the overall development of a person. Theyare capable to influence and mold a students life positively. Every student celebrates this day to encourage and support the contribution of his or her teacher. Children are the countrys future, hence they need to be positively nurtured and that is done best by teachers as children get inspired by their teachers. Teachers enlighten students and shape their career.The day marks as a day of gratitude and respect to the selfless efforts of teachers. This day is also celebrated to honor Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the great teacher, academic philosopher and IndiasSecond President as he was born on the same day in 1888. Dr. Radhakrishnan was a strong supporter of education. Instead ofcelebrating his birthday separately he requested to observe the day as TeachersDay to give honor to all the teachers in India. This appeal demonstrated his love for the teaching profession and since then 5th September is celebrated as Teachers Day in India.CelebrationOn the occasion of Teachers day, various cultural programs and activities take place in schools. Senior students dress up as teachers and take up their roles, giving outlectures and teaching the students of primary level. By doing so, the students get a hands-on experience and realize how it feels to be a teacher. In some schools feasts are arranged and in some reunions are organized between the old students and teachers. People call up theirchildhood teachers and let them know thatthey are still remembered, giving them immense happiness and appreciating them for all that they did for them.Most students offer gifts like greeting cards, flowers, chocolates, pens, show pieces, books, etc. to their teachers on this special occasion. A giftreflects the love and respect for the teachers by their students. Each one of us has been a student at some point ofour lives, therefore Teachers Day should be celebrated by all of us and not just the teachers and students alone.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:42:16 +0000
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