International children’s day is one of the oldest international holidays. The decision to hold it was made in 1925 at the world conference in Geneva, devoted to the well-being of children, History is silent on why this children’s holiday was decided to celebrate it on 1 June.
According to one version, in 1925, Consul General of China in San Francisco gathered a group of Chinese orphans and arranged for them a celebration of Duan-Jie (dragon boat Festival), the date of which just came on June 1. By happy coincidence, the day coincided with the timing of the «child» conference in Geneva.
The International children’s day has a flag. On a green background, symbolizing growth, harmony, freshness and fertility, around the Earth sign posted stylized figures — red, yellow, blue, white and black. These human figures symbolize the diversity and tolerance. The sign of Earth in the centre, is a symbol of our common home.
