Almost every nation in the world has one day completely dedicated for the worker; for they are the men and women who toil night and day to make the nation what it is. It is without doubt a day worth recognizing and in most countries it is declared as a public holiday. In several countries throughout the world the international workers day that falls on the 1st of May is actually declared as the Labour Day. But in countries such as the United States and New Zealand the day is marked based on the countries specific histories which makes it all the more significant and all the more special.

New Zealand and its breathtaking scenery never fail to entice anyone who walks into this paradise of a nation. As gorgeous as it is on the outside it is a nation filled with essence on the inside; primarily thanks to the deep rooted history that goes back several hundreds of years. Along with all the interesting stories that have danced on the tongues of aged New Zealanders generation after generation, the history of the Labour Day stands amongst the most favourite. It all started in 1840 when the Wellington Colony was first founded through the inspiration of carpenter Samuel Parnells 8 hour work policy which was agreed upon by many of his coworkers. On the month of October 1840 a resolution was passed by the workers meeting supporting the 8 hour work idea and before long this policy was implemented. On the 28th of October 1890 the 50th anniversary of the 8 hour day was celebrated with a large parade and since then every year the 28th of October has been a big deal for the citizens of New Zealand. Celebrations surround and parades adorn the street as the worker is recognized and given regard.

Since the year 1900s the Labour Day has been declared a public holiday in New Zealand and even today the spirit of this day burns with that much ardour. If you are around this breathtaking country during late October don’t miss the beautiful Labour Day celebrations in the nation.

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Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry. Google+