The world does not stand still. The positive changes also include new holidays aimed at strengthening the best feelings that a person can experience.
International Friendship Day : what day is celebrated, when and by whom was introduced
A relatively new holiday is International Day of Friendship. International Friendship Day began to be celebrated only 3 years ago. In 2011, the UN General Assembly decided to introduce this new holiday.
When is friendship day celebrated? July 30th. The new holiday is based on the UN Declaration and the ideological program developed by this organization. They are designed in the interests of all the inhabitants of our planet, because they are aimed at the field of culture of the whole world against violence and war.
The meaning of this holiday
The year in which Friendship Day was introduced, the date on which it is celebrated, is clear from the last paragraph. And what is the meaning of this holiday? The UN resolution emphasized that this holiday is aimed at strengthening positive, friendly relations between different nations. Friendship is one of the most invaluable feelings. Both between people and between states. How is he celebrated? In all countries differently. State structures were invited to celebrate Friendship Day in accordance with the traditions adopted in their countries. In particular, during the celebration of this day this year, sky lanterns were launched in one of the cities of Russia.
Particular emphasis in the celebration is on attracting a large number of youth representatives to participate in activities aimed at strengthening peace. Some of them will someday become leaders of the countries in which they live, and if this holiday is celebrated properly, then perhaps they will absorb respect from the representatives of other countries from their youth and there will be fewer wars in our world.
During this holiday, respectful attitude to the traditions of different ethnic groups, different peoples and states is repeatedly emphasized. The events of this day are aimed at promoting a tolerant, friendly attitude towards people around us, which should not depend on their religious or national characteristics.
Friendship Day is still a very young holiday, but it is already popular in different countries of the world. It aims to remind people of their important place in life, that with a good attitude towards others, life becomes much more positive and brighter.
Without communication, the world is losing its color
Communication with other people is the main component of every person’s life. Without communication, various disorders of a psychological or even mental nature can occur. When we communicate with people with similar interests, we feel comfortable in the shower. In principle, common interests can be found with any person. Unfortunately, friendly relations between states depend on relations between their leaders, and often this affects the relations between ordinary people. It should not be. The fact that a person belongs to a different nationality should not interfere with good relations with him. It was in order to recall this, and Friendship Day was introduced.
Holidays that have a similar meaning. Day dedicated to the friendship of Slavic peoples
Shortly before the International Friendship Day began, another such holiday was introduced. It has a similar meaning - on this day the Slavs are reminded of their common roots, that they should be friendly and united. It is celebrated on June 25 and is especially relevant in the light of the events that take place in Ukraine.
It began to be celebrated in the 90s of the 20th century. It was at this time that the USSR collapsed, and many independent Slavic states appeared. Between them it was necessary to establish friendly relations. In the 90s, another Slavic state collapsed - Yugoslavia. Therefore, the introduction of the Day of Unity of the Slavs had a special meaning.
The day was introduced so that the Slavic countries remembered their past, maintained their culture and connection with each other, which lasted for many centuries. The most significant steps for unification were taken by Belarus and Russia. Our countries cooperate in many areas. Especially widely celebrated in these countries and in Ukraine. Despite the disagreements between the leadership of our country and Ukraine, the peoples still remain close due to similar traditions and customs, common roots and should not be at enmity.
International Friends Day
Friendship has always been the main moral and spiritual value. For many, it has always been considered and is still considered a mythical concept that has gone into the distant past and into the field of stereotypes. For example, according to many, there can be no friendship between women.
However, this is not so. June 9 is International Friends Day. This holiday is not official, it is not mentioned anywhere when, by whom and where it was introduced, but this fact does not deprive it of popularity. This is just another opportunity to remind our friends how important friendship with them is for us.
Perhaps someday he will become an occasion for many people to dial the phone number of his old friends, to remember the pleasant moments that you have experienced together, to share good news. The meaning of this holiday is similar to the meaning of the Day of Friendship and Unity of the Slavs and International Friendship Day, because friendly relations should not depend on the nationality of a person.