ConfuciusSep 10 is the teachers’ day in China. Back when I was a student in China, I remember we would send cards to our teachers acknowledging their cultivation. I used to treat the celebration a responsibility and have long forgotten this holiday since coming to the States. Today when I realized the existence of such holiday, I felt quite funny. I haven’t heard of such a holiday in the States. Or, is there one? Anyway, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge my first year teaching, and more importantly, my teachers whom I haven’t realized the wonderful work they have done to me…

Left is the status of Confucius, who is considered to be the ancestor of all the teachers in China. His work has impact not only his 72 students, but all the Chinese people nowadays and many others…