Father’s Day is known as the universal day to come together in celebration fatherhood. Like most countries who participate in the momentous occasion, Malaysia also observes it on the third Sunday in June. Surprisingly, it’s still considered an emerging celebration. Many countries around the world have adopted this special day of celebration but with varying traditions.
Here are some diverse ways other countries honour the most important man in their lives:
Australia
Aussies celebrate Father’s Day on the first Sunday in September, which is also the first Sunday of spring there.
Brazil
The Brazilian’s know – the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Known as Dia dos Pais, families throw large, all-you-can-eat barbecues either at home or at a churrascaria, which is a Brazilian steakhouse. Nothing says “I love you, papa” quite like hankerings of meat over a fire.
China
Germany
German men celebrate Männertag or Man Day, by showing off their guns. The celebration begins with a men-only hike where they are accompanied by wagons filled with food and alcohol. After the hike, the celebration continues by visiting various beer gardens.
Japan
Children present their fathers with personalized bottles of alcohol or handmade beer glasses. A special seafood lunch or dinner is always followed by kids presenting Dad with his favourite sweets to end the meal on a sweet note by.
Mexico
On the third Sunday in June, though it’s not an official holiday, Mexicans give gifts to their fathers and celebrate with food and music. Some also participate in the 21 kilometer race in Mexico city, the Carrera Día del Padre 21K Bosque de Tlalpan.
Nepal
Thailand
In Thailand, Father’s Day is celebrated on the birthday of the current king. It is currently celebrated on December 5, in lieu with Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday.
Uruguay
In the country’s capital, the Montevidean families honour their fathers by hanging a skeleton outside their homes to represent Padre Esqueleto which directly translates to Father Skeleton.
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