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Commonwealth Day is
celebrated on the second
Monday of March.
Commonwealth Day is the
day when Commonwealth
countries, which
represent a quarter of
all humanity,
acknowledge their common
bonds and the
contribution of the
Commonwealth of Nations
to the creation of a
harmonious global
environment. The holiday
is celebrated with a
different theme every
year.
The second Monday in
March was chosen as
Commonwealth Day because
it is a day when all
schools throughout the
Commonwealth are in
session. Commonwealth
leaders agreed that the
day should be used to
promote knowledge of the
Commonwealth,
particularly among the
young people of their
countries.
Since 1977, schools all
over the Commonwealth
have organized special
activities to promote
the understanding of the
association. Many places
hold events such as
games, exhibitions and
parties. There are folk
dancers and displays of
national costumes, and
parades of national
flags.
Many children correspond
with pen pals from
schools in other
Commonwealth countries.
Such activities are
mainly designed to
stimulate the children's
interest and make
learning about the
Commonwealth fun.
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