Although the day is officially marked on Monday, young students in the southern Vietnamese city have already spent their free time at school creating colorful paintings and greeting cards showing respect for their beloved mentors.

The gifts feature a variety of drawings and decorative patterns dedicated to teachers and students, as well as other school-related activities.  

Some students wrote their wishes, letters, and even poems to express sincere appreciation for their teachers.

A painting created by students from Cao Ba Quat Elementary School to mark National Teachers’ Day

In Vietnam, National Teachers’ Day is an annual celebration held on November 20, aimed at honoring all educators.

Students often take part in a series of activities to celebrate the day, including gifting their teachers flowers and greeting cards, preparing musical performances, and creating poems and writings about the noble profession.

Several drawings prepared by the students

Alumni often take the occasion to return to their old schools and visit their former mentors.

National Teachers’ Day represents a tradition in Vietnamese culture, which is showing complete respect for the people who teach and instruct others.

A creative greeting card made by the fourth graders

First-grade students at Cao Ba Quat color their drawings.

Wishes written by the young students for their teachers

A greeting card made by a third grader

Students at Kim Dong Middle School in District 5 make greeting cards for their educators.

Alongside colorful decorations, the students also add poems to show their appreciation.

A greeting card made by students at Kim Dong Middle School

A greeting card made by students at Kim Dong Middle School

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