Teachers Day is September 5 each year. It commemorates the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was the first vice-president and second president of India.
On this day, the teachers come to school dressed up; I wore a sari for the first time. And, the seniors dress in saris also – instead of their uniforms because they teach our classes for the day! Students spend the say being taught by the older students and walking around giving out Teachers Day cards and red roses. It reminded me of a one-way Valentine’s Day. I had enough flowers to fill a vase and dozens of cards.
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| Seniors dressed up! |
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| Teachers |
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| Seniors teaching my chemistry class! They did a great job, too. |
Teachers were individually recognized at a school assembly with two or three students giving cards especially for them. When the teacher went up to receive the cards, the students touched the teacher’s feet and then their foreheads as a sign of deep respect. The students also put on a show for the teachers – with traditional dance and poems of thanks.
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| My moment on stage during the assembly. |
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| Traditional dance. |
I am delighted to have seen this special day in India. The tremendous admiration and appreciation given to teachers is really touching.
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| Me with my mentors, Mrs. Malar (left) and Mrs. Sitalakshmi. |
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| Senior girls. Beautiful young women wearing amazing colors! |
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