What is the meaning of November 20 in Vietnam? Can students give gifts during the celebration activities of Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20?

What is the meaning of November 20 in Vietnam?

Every year on November 20, the entire nation of Vietnam joyously celebrates Vietnam Teachers' Day. This is a day for us to express our deep gratitude to the teachers - those who have wholeheartedly devoted themselves to imparting knowledge and ethics to the younger generation.

Teachers are not only knowledge transmitters but also friends, and second parents to us. They are always caring, and enthusiastic, and provide the best conditions for our comprehensive development. Thanks to teachers, we have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to step into life.

In life, we meet many people, but the image of teachers remains etched in each person's mind. They are the ones who have sown seeds of knowledge in our souls, helping us become useful members of society.

November 20 is an occasion to recall beautiful memories of our teachers, to express gratitude and respect towards those who have dedicated their lives to the field of education. Let's extend our best wishes to our teachers.

*Note: The information is for reference purposes only./.*

What is the meaning of November 20 in Vietnam? Can students give gifts during the celebration activities of Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20? (Image from the Internet)

Can students give gifts during the celebration activities of Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20?

Under Article 4 of Decree 111/2018/ND-CP which stipulates the principles for organizing the celebration of establishment dates and traditional days in Vietnam:

Principles for organizing the celebration of establishment dates and traditional days

1. Celebration activities must be organized solemnly, safely, economically, without ostentation and formality.

2. Celebrations of establishment dates and traditional days are only organized when there is a formal establishment document or recognition decision from authorities.

3. Celebrations can only be held on full anniversary years. In case ministries and central authorities, provincial levels simultaneously have establishment dates, re-establishment dates, traditional days, only one among these can be selected for celebration.

4. No gifts and receptions are allowed during celebration activities.

Under the principles for organizing the celebration of establishment dates and traditional days, no gifts and receptions are allowed during celebration activities.

Moreover, Articles 2 and 3 of Decision 167-HDBT in 1982 provide:

- To give significance to November 20, every year, starting from October, local authorities and organizations should meet to review the situation of work and activities of the teaching staff in their areas; evaluate achievements and propose tasks to continue in order to encourage the teaching staff to promote the good traditions of the Vietnamese education community, to develop qualities and competencies, setting an example for students. Teachers should engage in rich activities to raise awareness of the honor and responsibility of being a teacher in our current society, thereby striving to fulfill their noble duties better.

- The organization of November 20 annually is led by the People's Committees and educational councils at all levels, in cooperation with educational sectors and people's organizations. The levels and sectors should assign leadership personnel to visit teachers and organize friendly meetings with teachers, during which exemplary teachers can be honored and rewarded.

The organization of Vietnam Teachers' Day should be conducted solemnly and practically, avoiding ostentation and causing inconvenience to students and parents.

Thus, on November 20, students can give gifts during the celebration activities of Vietnam Teachers' Day, but it must be practical and avoid ostentation and inconvenience to parents.

Are students entitled to a day off to participate in activities with teachers on Vietnam Teachers' Day - November 20?

According to the regulations, students will have holidays according to the holiday schedule of teachers. Article 112 of the Labor Code 2019 stipulates as follows:

Public holidays

1. Employees shall be entitled to fully paid days off on the following public holidays:

a) Gregorian Calendar New Year Holiday: 01 day (the 1st of January of the Gregorian calendar);

b) Lunar New Year Holidays: 05 days;

c) Victory Day: 01 day (the 30th of April of the Gregorian calendar);

d) International Labor Day: 01 day (the 1st of May of the Gregorian calendar);

dd) National Day: 02 days (the 2nd of September of the Gregorian calendar and the previous or next day);

e) Hung Kings Commemoration Day: 01 day (the 10th of the third month of the Lunar calendar).

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According to Article 4 of Decision 167-HDBT in 1982 stipulates:

On November 20, schools can rearrange teaching and learning activities so that teachers have a day off and participate in school and local activities.

Thus, schools can rearrange teaching and learning activities so that teachers have a day off and participate in school and local activities and students will also have time off along with teachers on Vietnam Teachers' Day, November 20.