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As we Filipinos and other countries in the world celebrated Mother's Day last May 10, Thailand is one of the countries who celebrated Mother's Day on a different month and date. Thailand celebrates Mother's day today- August 12. Why? This is Queen Sirikit's birthday and because she's regarded as the mother of all Thai people, Thais celebrate Mother's day on this same day. Today is also declared as public holiday as the Thai people celebrates the 77th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.
I read somewhere that originally, Thailand observed April 15 as National Mother’s Day as designated by the Cabinet in 1950. The celebration of National Mother’s Day was later discontinued, but in 1976, the National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand proposed that Her Majesty’s birthday be designated National Mother’s Day. The Cabinet approved the proposal and the celebration of National Mother’s Day was resumed in 1976. To celebrate Mother’s Day each year, the National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand selects outstanding mothers of the year, who are presented with awards as model mothers.
One of the activities launched jointly by several organizations to mark Mother’s Day is to take mothers to travel for pleasure. The activity provides an opportunity for family members to spend time together, thus promoting the bonds of love and care for mothers. In Thai society, a mother is accorded the highest significance as the giver of life and the person who nurtures and brings up family members. She is also someone who works for a living to help sustain the household and who teaches knowledge and skills until the children become self-supporting, all this without demanding anything in return.
In some schools, a special program will be hosted just to honor the moms. The students will bring their moms to school and showed their respect by offering jasmine garlands and doing "krub" to their feet like one shown below:
I read somewhere that originally, Thailand observed April 15 as National Mother’s Day as designated by the Cabinet in 1950. The celebration of National Mother’s Day was later discontinued, but in 1976, the National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand proposed that Her Majesty’s birthday be designated National Mother’s Day. The Cabinet approved the proposal and the celebration of National Mother’s Day was resumed in 1976. To celebrate Mother’s Day each year, the National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand selects outstanding mothers of the year, who are presented with awards as model mothers.
One of the activities launched jointly by several organizations to mark Mother’s Day is to take mothers to travel for pleasure. The activity provides an opportunity for family members to spend time together, thus promoting the bonds of love and care for mothers. In Thai society, a mother is accorded the highest significance as the giver of life and the person who nurtures and brings up family members. She is also someone who works for a living to help sustain the household and who teaches knowledge and skills until the children become self-supporting, all this without demanding anything in return.
In some schools, a special program will be hosted just to honor the moms. The students will bring their moms to school and showed their respect by offering jasmine garlands and doing "krub" to their feet like one shown below:
Last year, when our students were singing songs for their mom, tears filled their eyes and others can't help bawling! It's a very touching moment.
This year, I wasn't able to observe how my school celebrated Mother's day last August 11 because I have my class. I think they just celebrated it simply during the flag ceremony because I heard them singing about their love for their mothers and a song dedicated to the Queen.
Happy Mother's Day to us!
Happy mother's day sis! ^_^
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so sweet :P.
ReplyDeleteHappy mother's day and thank you for sharing the info ;p
ReplyDeleteYou know Thai history better than me :)! I was born and grew up in Thailand. Wow..I can't believe the queen is already 77.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, your baby is so cute.
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Belated happy Mother's Day there in Thailand Gene!I remember you'd posted shared Mother's Day last May 10, you'd mentioned this onto your post.I was really surprised then for I 'thoight we're celebrating the same Mother's Day in May.
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isn't it nice for us? we get to celebrte mother's day twice a year!
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ReplyDeleteMothers day is a precious day and parents heart are full of love for the children these days must be kept forever but there r countries where mothers day r not celebrated 、its a sad thing
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Mother's Day to you sis...
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