AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS

Xinhua
11 May 2025, 18:17 GMT+10

(250511) -- CANBERRA, May 11, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Children and their teachers perform during Mother's Day celebrations in Canberra, Australia on May 11, 2025. Children from various countries and regions gathered in Canberra on Sunday to participate in Mother's Day celebrations. Through singing, dancing, and recitation, they expressed their appreciation and best wishes to their mothers.

The event also featured a handicraft area and a multicultural exhibition zone, where parents and children engaged together to explore and experience the cultures of different nations.

Today, Australians, like people in many other countries, celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May. Traditions typically include family gatherings, the giving of gifts, and expressions of gratitude toward mothers and maternal figures. (Photo by Zhang Na/Xinhua)

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