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We celebrate International Friendship Month in February to honor the spirit of friendship and companionship. Friends are like the family we choose, providing shoulders to cry on during tough times and companions to share junk food with while watching scary movies. This month-long celebration acknowledges the beauty and necessity of friendships in our lives. The history of International Friendship Month dates back to the early 20th century. In 1930, Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark Cards, proposed August 2 as National Friendship Day in the United States. However, critics dismissed it as a business gimmick. It wasn’t until the late 1950s that South American countries embraced the idea, with Paraguay leading the way by celebrating Friendship Day on July 30. As the world faces unprecedented challenges, international solidarity and the bonds between nations and citizens become crucial. Thus, while we observe Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August, the global celebration of friendship aligns with February. Let’s cherish our friends, whether they’re near or far, and bridge the gap between strangers and acquaintances. After all, friends come in all shapes and sizes, and their impact on our lives is immeasurable. 🌟🤝🌎

We celebrate International Friendship Month in February to honor the spirit of friendship and companionship. Friends are like the family we choose, providing shoulders to cry on during tough times and companions to share junk food with while watching scary movies. This month-long celebration acknowledges the beauty and necessity of friendships in our lives. The history of International Friendship Month dates back to the early 20th century. In 1930, Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark Cards, proposed August 2 as National Friendship Day in the United States. However, critics dismissed it as a business gimmick. It wasn’t until the late 1950s that South American countries embraced the idea, with Paraguay leading the way by celebrating Friendship Day on July 30. As the world faces unprecedented challenges, international solidarity and the bonds between nations and citizens become crucial. Thus, while we observe Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August, the global celebration of friendship aligns with February. Let’s cherish our friends, whether they’re near or far, and bridge the gap between strangers and acquaintances. After all, friends come in all shapes and sizes, and their impact on our lives is immeasurable. 🌟🤝🌎

Friendship is the golden thread that ties the hearts of the world together and no matter where we are in the world, friendship is a language that everyone understands. Friends are the family we choose, and today we celebrate this beautiful bond that transcends borders. Happy International Friendship Day! 💛🌏 #InternationalFriendshipDay #FriendshipDay #FriendsAroundTheWorld #GlobalFriendships #Friends #HappyFriendshipDay

The United Nations, in designating and recognizing today as the International Day of Friendship, says this:  “Friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.” As a global missions-sending organization, TEAM is pleased to celebrate the spirit of friendship and goodwill across cultures and people groups, loving others as Jesus does.  Read more about the International Day of Friendship here: https://lnkd.in/ddngwQ4 #internationaldayoffriendship

👬 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲 👬 The idea of a World Friendship Day was first proposed by the World Friendship Crusade in 1958. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly took a significant step by declaring the International Day of Friendship. This day serves to remind us of that friendships between people, nations, cultures and individuals can be a powerful force for peace and connection. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁. 𝗕𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.🤝 #FriendshipDay #HappyFriendshipDay #FriendsForever #BestFriends #FriendshipGoals #FriendshipMatters #CelebrateFriendship #BFF #FriendshipLove #FriendshipQuotes #InternationalFriendshipDay #FriendshipIsMagic #FriendshipBond #FriendshipJoy #FriendshipMagic #WorldFriendshipDay #FriendshipFun #FriendshipCelebration #FriendshipStrength #FriendsForLife #FriendshipForever #TrueFriends #FriendshipSupport #FriendshipHappiness #FriendshipUnity #KATco #FriendshipVibes #FriendshipDay2024 #FriendshipMemories #FriendshipJourney #FriendshipAppreciation

Today, we celebrate our friendships worldwide, as they promote and encourage peace, happiness, and unity on this International Day of Friendship. https://lnkd.in/dVQBdBn #UkenReport #InternationalDayOfFriendship #GlobalFriendshipDay

The world is filled with too much hatred, too much fighting, and too much mistrust of others. The International Day of Friendship is certainly an opportunity to stop, and reverse, these worldwide problems. According to the United Nations, the official sponsor of this special day, the International Day of Friendship is a day set aside to promote friendship among peoples, cultures, and countries. Today is a time to encourage efforts toward peace and to build bridges among different people. It is a day of respect for others, and a day to celebrate diversity. Undoubtedly, the world will be a better place when people, organizations, and countries are friendly with one another. #internationaldayoffriendship #commercialrealestate #realestate #cre #property

"International Friendship day" the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, and cultures can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. #internationalfriendshipday2024 #internationalfriendshipday❤️ #internationalfriendshipday #friendship #friendshipgoals #peace #buildingrelationships

30 July is the International Day of Friendship Let's celebrate it together The International Day of Friendship, proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly, emphasizes the significant role that friendship can play in fostering peace and unity. This day recognizes that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and bridge divides between communities. By promoting a spirit of camaraderie and mutual understanding, the International Day of Friendship encourages the formation of strong, meaningful bonds that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries. The celebration aims to highlight the importance of these relationships in building a more peaceful and inclusive world. Activities and events held on this day often focus on community engagement, cultural exchange, and educational initiatives to foster dialogue and understanding. Through these efforts, the International Day of Friendship seeks to create a global culture of peace and solidarity, where diversity is celebrated, and cooperation is the foundation of international relations.

Catherine in Spain 🇪🇸 No. 24 : Are Chinese people cold 🥶 or wam 🔥？ Several days ago I encountered a Russian 🇷🇺lady who was hiking with her Irish ☘️ friend and his baby. When I commented Chinese and Russians often seemed to be cold in the beginning, the Irish gentleman said:” No, Chinese people are so warm🔥. When I lived in China, lots of people checked on me and the community always included me. In the West, however, because of individualism,I have to go the extra mile to make friends. “ This gentleman’s comment is pretty interesting as in Spain lots of people tell me that Chinese people are so cold🥶 . My thoughts: Since in China we have the "foreigners are our international friends" mentality, most people treat foreigners very well. His community viewed him as part of the community, one of them, so they also included him. How is your experience with the Chinese people? Do you consider us cold or warm? #culturaldifferences #internationalbusiness #spanishbusiness #chinesebusiness #china #spain #chineseculture #culturaldifferences #liveinchina #liveinspain #workabroad #liveabroad #chinese #chinamarket #culturaldiversity #culturalawareness #culturalexchange #interculturalcommunication #interculturalcompetence #shareyourthoughts #shareyourstory #shareyourjourney #lifelearning  #culturalawareness #culturematters #chinesetourism #chinesetourists