On this day, China celebrates Confucius's Birthday, or National Teacher's Day. Confucia (whale. 文子, ca. 551 BC e. — 479 BC) — an ancient philosopher who had a huge influence on the worldview of the entire Chinese civilization, — the Chinese have been honoring for more than two and a half thousand years.
Confucian philosophy implies self-education based on five virtues: kindness, justice, directness, wisdom and loyalty. For many centuries in a row, it has been the main state ideology of China.
Every year, in honor of this date, the sage's followers hold a celebration at the Temple of Confucius in his hometown of Qufu. During the celebration, various festivals and exhibitions are held, and an impressive ceremony takes place, including ancient Confucian rituals, visits to the house-museum, the temple and grove of Confucius, as well as a lot of music and dancing.
By the way, the thinker’s birthday is celebrated in China twice a year. Thus, the first date — September 28 — is celebrated according to the Western solar calendar and also serves as a reminder of the importance of learning that Confucius promoted. This holiday symbolizes that everyone has the right to knowledge, not just the aristocracy.
Confucius's second birthday does not have an exact date. It is celebrated according to the Chinese lunar calendar and falls on the 27th day of the eighth lunar month (this is between the end of September and the beginning of November).
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