Children's Day (こどもの日, Kodomo no hi) is one of the holidays in Japan. It is celebrated on May 5 each year, when Japan celebrate their children's growth on that day. Before World War II, it was called as "Tangonosekku" (端午の节句) and it was a festival for boys. But in 1948, when the festival became an official holiday, it became a holiday for wishing all children's happiness and welfare.

Children's Day is commemorated in Japan by flying flags in the shape of carp against the wind, symbolizing a child's determination to thrive against adversities.

Poland
In Poland, Children's Day is celebrated on June 1.

South Korea
South Korean Children's Day (Eorininal) was created in 1975 as a change from Boy's Day. It is an official holiday throughout the Republic of Korea. This is celebrated on May 5. Families usually make outings to children's parks, amusement parks, zoos, or other child friendly locations.

Singapore
October 1 is the day which Singapore officially celebrates Children's Day, a similar event celebrated every year is Youth Day which is celebrated on the first Sunday of July each year.

Taiwan (Republic of China)
The Republic of China (Taiwan) designates Children's Day (liuxuepaper Note:儿童节) on April 4, pursuant to Article 5 of the Order to Implement Commemoration Days and Holidays (liuxuepaper Note:纪念日及节日实施办法). Related institutions, groups and schools often hold celebrating actitivies. It is not a legal holiday.

Thailand
The second Saturday of January is Children's Day in Thailand.

Turkey
April 23 is the "National Sovereignty and Children's Day" in Turkey. The date commemorates the opening of Turkish National Assembly in 1920 during the Turkish Independence War. The designation of Children's Day came in 1929 upon the recommendation of the Institution of Children's Protection. Since 1986 the Turkish government organizes an international children's festival on April 23.

On April 23rd of every year, children from all around Turkey gather in the capital city, Ankara, and they replace the selected members of the Grand National Assembly. They have an elected president and prime minister and they govern Türkiye for one day in order to emphasize the importance of the children in the society.

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