Father's Day in India
印度的父亲节
The concept of celebrating Father's Day is very new in India. The idea of celebrating Father’s Day has been imported from western countries mainly US, perhaps less than a decade ago. However, it is remarkable to note that the idea of observing a day in honor of fathers has been appreciated by Indians to a large extent. Today, millions of people in India observe Father's Day on the third Sunday of June by expressing gratitude for their father or men who are like father.
父亲节的概念在印度还很新。这一想法是不到二十年前从西方国家主要从美国传来的。然而，这一节日很大程度上已经被印度人接受并喜爱。如今，数以百万计的人们在每年六月的第三个星期日向他们的父亲或之于他们如父亲般的人表达感激之情。
Father's Day Celebration in India
印度父亲节庆祝方式
Father's Day celebration in India takes place in the same way as in UK or US though in a limited way. Awareness about Father’s Day festival is much greater in metropolitan cities and bigger towns due to the greater exposure of people to the western cultures in such places. But thanks to the rigorous advertising campaign launched by card companies and gift sellers the idea of celebrating Father's Day is fast catching on with people in smaller towns and cities of India.
印度的父亲节虽说和美国英国等庆祝方式相同，但又很局限。只有比较经常接触西方文化的国际化城市或规模较大的城镇中的人们了解这个节日。但由于明信片公司和礼品卖家铺天盖地的广告，小城镇和城市中的人们也会很快就加入进来。
Just as in UK and US people in India too, celebrate Father's Day by expressing gratitude and love for Papa. Children gift cards, flowers and other gifts of love to their dad to show their affection. Dining in restaurants or going out for picnic or movie is another common way of celebrating Father’s Day in India.
和英美国家相同，人们在这一天要向父亲表达感激和爱。孩子们通过送礼品卡、鲜花和其它礼物表达他们对父亲深深的喜爱。出去吃饭、野餐或看电影也是比较普遍的庆祝方式。
Several schools and cultural societies in India organize cultural programs on Father's Day. The idea behind such programs is to inspire children to pay due respect to their dad and take care of them. Fathers are also encouraged to spend quality time with their children and instill in them noble values and manners.
一些学校和文化团体会举办一些文化活动。这些活动旨在激励孩子们尊重并关爱父亲。与此同时，父亲们也能同平常一样，和孩子们共度美好时光。
