How to Celebrate Dia Del Maestro in Los Angeles
The Dia del Maestro, or "Day of the Teacher," is an event celebrated throughout the world to honor the contribution educators make to the betterment of the citizens of tomorrow. Though the actual date it is held on differs throughout the Spanish-speaking world, the city of Los Angeles opts to celebrate the occasion on May 15, the date of Dia del Maestro in Mexico.
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Things You'll Need
- Gift for your teacher, professor or mentor
- Reservations at a restaurant (optional)
Instructions
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Commemorate Dia Del Maestro in L.A.
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Get a small, but thoughtful, gift for your teacher. Tradition dictates that students will give presents to their teachers or professors on Dia del Maestro.
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Visit Los Angeles' hub of Mexican and Latino culture, historic Olvera Street in downtown L.A. Cultural events are held there in honor of virtually every important holiday and festival recognized in Mexico and Latin America.
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Plan to hold an in-class party for your teacher or professor to celebrate Dia del Maestro. Given that there are hundreds of schools in Los Angeles with primarily Mexican and Hispanic students, you will have no problem finding information from the school you or your child attends. The Los Angeles Community College District is among the educational boards that officially recognize Dia del Maestro with formalized events.
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Check for other events being held in Los Angeles' Mexican community to celebrate Dia del Maestro. A great deal of relevant information can be found by making inquiries at the Mexican Cultural Institute on Olvera Street (see Resources below).
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Understand that Dia del Maestro is a very important day of recognition in Mexico. Some traditions dictate that students will not only give their teacher(s) gifts and throw parties in-class, but will also take the teacher out for dinner at a traditional Mexican restaurant. Make reservations early if you want to do this for your teacher, as your class certainly won't be the only one in the city making such a gesture.
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Tips & Warnings
Teachers' Day is an unofficial holiday throughout the United States, held on the Tuesday of the first full week of May. Some schools, even ones with significant Mexican and Latino populations, hold the event on this day rather than the official date of May 15. The second Wednesday in May is also a common date for festivities to be held in Los Angeles.
