How to Celebrate Father's Day in China

Father’s Day allows children to show their love and affection for the father. Every country celebrates Father’s Day; but the dates for the celebration differ. A majority of countries like France, Japan and United States celebrate it on the third Sunday of June every year. China celebrates the Father’s Day on August 8 every year. Follow these steps to celebrate Father’s Day in China.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Wish your father "Happy Father’s Day" as soon as he wakes up in the morning.

2. Offer him a fresh bouquet of flowers.

3. Give him a gift that he would really appreciate along with a card having an emotional message. Get him something that he was planning to buy.

4. Prepare his favorite breakfast. You can make local food, like bings (pancakes), tang (soup) or mian (noodles), if he likes. Serve it hot. Share it with him for more enjoyment.

5. Plan an outing. Decide on a place that is away from the everyday crowd. Visit places like "Guilin" or "Huangshan" if he's interested.

6. Cook lunch in the open space, if possible. Serve barbecued pork, stir-fried baby bok choy or steamed whole fish, depending on his choice.

7. Have lunch together. Make the atmosphere joyous by sharing some funny jokes.

8. Click pictures to make the day memorable.

9. Play some family games. Spend Father’s Day with the entire family together.

10. Select a family restaurant for dinner. Let your father decide the menu.

Tips & Warnings

• Get the bouquet made up of your father’s favorite flowers.
• If you know your father’s favorite dish, prepare it and give him a pleasant surprise.

[siros]

on 4/20/2009 i think there's no official father's day in china ~~