Teachers' Day (教师节) is celebrated in China on Sept. 10 to honour the contributions of tutors. The Chinese government had officially announced it as one of the most important festivals in the country on Jan. 21, 1985.
In the 1930s, the special day was observed on June 6 and was later shifted to Aug. 27 to coincide the birthday of Chinese teacher Confucius. In 1951, the National Education Labour Union decided to celebrate Teachers' Day on May 1 along with International Labour Day. Later, China's top legislative body National People's Congress (NPC) proclaimed Sept. 10 as the official date of the special day.
As part of the Teachers' Day celebrations, International Business Times India has compiled a list of quotes by famous personalities as well as messages, wishes and greetings to be shared with your favourite teachers on their special day.
Check top quotes, messages, wishes and greetings here:
A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and instill a love of learning. — Brad Henry, former Governor of Oklahoma
You guided me when I was in doubt,
Knowing my capabilities and weaknesses,
You helped me to choose the right path.
Thank you for caring and supporting me.
Happy Teachers' Day.
You are an awesome teacher who gets the love of all the students.
You are world's best teacher.
Thanks for giving me that key to the future.
Happy Chinese Teachers' Day 2016
You never stop learning. If you have a teacher, you never stop being a student. — Elisabeth Rohm, German-American actress
September 10 is here, a special day for you,
For nurturing thousands of kids,
With good thoughts and teachings,
You are the best teacher I got in my life,
Thank you so much for making me who I am today.
Happy Chinese Teachers' Day.
The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself. — Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton, English novelist
You have scolded me many times,
Thanks for all that because now I know why I became a better personality.
Happy Chinese Teachers' Day to the best teacher.
Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber and future of an individual. If people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me. — APJ Abdul Kalam, former Indian President.
