in rio de janeiro many still look at it as being the day to remember to be a child, and the date is well known by all cariocas.

stores, offices, and transportation operate regularly throughout the city and the state, with many local events and small celebrations happening everywhere.

october 15th - teacher's day (dia dos professores) is the day that many countries acknowledge the contribution of teacher's to the education of all.

a large majority of countries celebrate the day sometime in october, with the 5th eventually being chosen as world teacher's day.