International Children's Day: The Beginning of Mongolian Summer

When I was growing up I do remember asking my parents the question.  "If there is a Mother's Day and a Father's Day, why is there never a Children's Day?"  Well, I am sure you know what their reply was.  "Every day is Children's Day ..." 

Here in Mongolia, Children's Day is June 1st.  It marks the official end of the school year (unless you are going to the Bridge International College or the International School of Ulaanbaatar).  It also marks the first day of our short Mongolian Summer.  The city was fully alive this day, with the city square full of rides and games for the kids - and people everywhere.  Folks were strolling along Peace Avenue eating Ice Cream and fruit and having an overall good time.  To quote Robert Lamm of the band Chicago, it was a lot like "Saturday in the park, you'd think it was the Fourth of July..."  (minus the man singing Italian songs...)

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[Miss Lisa (the one in Mongolia]

You mean this isn't normal for UB? :) It's crazy. I thought about taking the kids to the park here in Darhan, but there was no way we'd make it there, do stuff, and make it back in time for me to make it to the team meeting that night. It's fun to go and see and do, but I think I fight colapse from exhaustion or something. :)