Children's Day

In the People's Republic of China, Children's Day is celebrated on June 1. Although schools remain open, children do not attend class and are free of homework. Students participate in a wide variety of activities to strengthen allegiances to their country, have fun, and take part in, and join youth organizations such as the Communist Youth League. (wikipedia)

As a child in Turkey, Children's Day (celebrated on 23 April) was one of the most anticipated holidays of the whole year:

Among the activities on this day, children from all around Turkey gather in the capital city, Ankara, and they replace the selected members of the Grand National Assembly. They have an elected president and prime minister and they govern Turkey for one day in order to emphasize the importance of the children in the society. In many places governmental agencies leave the authority to children symbolically for the day. Traditionally since 1986, children come to Turkey to represent their country of origin to children of the world with artistic performances. They're housed in Turkish homes and can meet with Turkish children. Many adopt a student that stays for a week while being introduced to Turkish culture and society. The groups of foreign children also participate in the special session held at the Grand National Assembly. (wikipedia)
Yeah I never got to do any of that, but then I also never got to take part in the Youth Communist League either. :)

Random trivia: I wonder how many people are familiar with the Children's Crusade.

Either way, happy Children's Day to the child in us all.