Children's Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu.
The holiday was established under initiative of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and it's annually celebrated on July 24.
The main mottoes of this holiday are “Stop violence against children” and “Give a child the chance to express their opinion today”.
Originally the holiday was celebrated only in the capital of Vanuatu, Port Vila, but later it spread to all its six provinces.
Schools, churches, province administrations and other local organizations participate in preparations for celebration of Children's Day.
A festive march is organized in the morning and it's followed by other events and activities, official speeches, concerts, sports competitions etc.
The holiday is aimed to let parents and children spend time together.
