Culture Insider: Teachers' Day in ancient China
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Culture Insider: Teachers' Day in ancient China

China Daily  

A portrait of Confucius Today is the 40th Chinese Teachers' Day – a festival celebrating the 2,300-year tradition of respecting teachers and education in China. According to record, during the Han and Jin dynasties, on August 27 each year, the birthday of Confucius, the emperor would go to Confucius' temple and pay tribute to the ancient philosopher followed by court officials, and would also invite royal teachers to the imperial court for a banquet. Local officials followed the court, and on this day, teachers around the nation enjoyed a day's vacation and were given dried meat as gifts. Excellent-performed teachers would be chosen from academies and learning institutions nationwide, reporting to the royal court and given 500 liang silver coins as awards.

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Ancient wisdom of Confucius resonates loudly with young people
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Ancient wisdom of Confucius resonates loudly with young people

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Culture Insider: Teachers' Day in ancient China
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Culture Insider: Teachers' Day in ancient China

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-09-10 09:51 A portrait of Confucius Today is the 40th Chinese Teachers' Day – a festival celebrating the 2,300-year tradition of respecting teachers and education in China. According to record, during the Han and Jin dynasties, on August 27 each year, the birthday of Confucius, the emperor would go to Confucius' temple and pay tribute to the …

China honors 'Most Beautiful Teachers' of 2024
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China Daily  

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Culture Insider: Teachers' Day in ancient China
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Culture Insider: Teachers' Day in ancient China

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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Culture Insider: Teachers' Day in ancient China
3 months, 1 week ago

Culture Insider: Teachers' Day in ancient China

China Daily  

A portrait of Confucius Today is the 40th Chinese Teachers' Day – a festival celebrating the 2,300-year tradition of respecting teachers and education in China. According to record, during the Han and Jin dynasties, on August 27 each year, the birthday of Confucius, the emperor would go to Confucius' temple and pay tribute to the ancient philosopher followed by court …

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