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The most beautiful word ever recorded in “English dictionary” is Mother, known by different word in different languages and dialects. But, whatever the language may be, it is the first word that every child speaks and where everyone seeks refuge as a child and even after having their own kid. It has a magic infused in it. No sooner one hears mother, he/she is driven in a completely different world surrounded by love, compassion and beauty.
Mother’s day is celebrated in most of the countries. It is celebrated on March 8 in some countries but in US and good number of countries, second Sunday of May is generally celebrated as mother’s day. The difference in dates of mother’s day rose mainly because the holiday was adopted from the US. The dates were then accordingly changed to fit the already existing celebrations honouring motherhood. I think starting a celebration of Mother's day is the greatest job that human beings ever did. Hats off to the brains who instituted it.
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Though mother’s day is not celebrated in Bhutan, it seems to be gaining momentum as people get exposed to the world due to various Medias and social sites. As the world prepares to celebrate another mother’s day, I would like to thank each and every mother for the care they showered and shaped the future of her child. No one in the world is capable of caring like every mother does, the love and affection that lovers shares is just temporary unlike mother’s love.
The history of mother’s day can be read in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day_%28U.S.%29
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Thank you again.
While rural Bhutan may not quite celebrate the day as we may do in urban Bhutan, the love and regard for a mother is no lesser if not greater. It's in the little evident gestures of doing chores together, taking that extra time to reduce her burden at home that as a HOME MAKER she carries (I would imagine even in urban Bhutan similarly) that we show our love for our Mothers. And that is why, as you mentioned, one day in a year to symbolize it has been etched out BUT when everyday is testament to the love SHE showers (and for some fondest of memories of HER love) it makes perfect sense to celebrate our mothers' love each and everyday. That is why in Bhutan, taking your mother for that chorten kora she so loves, taking an hour or two even if only on weekends to listen to her is so common and natural.
A Happy Mothers' Day, today, tomorrow and all days to come.
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@ Jamyang, thank you for the wonderful word.
@ Dasho, I totally agree with you. Bhutanese in rural communities does not celebrate mother's day and i am in line with you in saying that, Ama is respected in rural areas also, may be more. Mother is respected and loved irrespective of where you are from and what your religions are.
It was a great write-up Dasho, I thoroughly enjoyed reading.
Thank you again.