The date 30 July is International Friendship Day. International Friendship Day is unique unlike other commemorative days because it is not based on gender, race, age or sex.
Friendship Day Festivities take part in different days in different counties. On the 30 July 1985 it was when it all started by World Friendship Crusade, however, 30 July was officially declared as Friendship Day by the general of the United Nations on 27 April 201. India celebrates friendship day on the first Sunday of August and Brazil 20 July.
Friendship Day is set aside to celebrate and reflect on the importance of friendship. Science has proved as to how much humans are empty without friends. Like the saying goes ‘A tree cannot make a forest’ which simply means that people cannot do everything on their own, we all need that person to rely on to complete us. True friendship is indeed an inexhaustible treasure, only the lucky and righteous ones can find one. Friends help us deal with stress and are important to our mental health.
“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have became and still gently allow us you to grow,” William Shakespeare.
Five principals of friendships
- A choice of friends requires care and it demands sacrifice
- True friendship must be reliable; Noting is as dangerous as having a bad friend
- Avoid hot tempered friends who are easily annoyed. These people are always ready to fight
- Associate yourself with wise friends and remember openness is the essence of true friendship
- Good friends sharpen themselves bring out the best in someone
Remember the sole purpose of this day is to spend time with your friend and get to know them better. It is a day to make your friends feel valued.
Five ways to celebrate friendship day
- Throw a surprise party, a braai or even picnic date for your friend
- Make a friendship bracelet, Write a letter or make a card telling your friend what they mean to you
- Go to movies or drinks together
- Stay indoors and play games
- Get your friend flowers or chocolate
