World Laughter Day
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Where is World Laughter Day celebrated?
World Laughter Day is celebrated worldwide, but the origin of this day can be found in Mumbai, India.
Who is World Laughter Day celebrated by?
World Laughter Day is celebrated by all the people worldwide. Generally, the Laughter Yoga Club members all around the globe celebrate this day.
When was World Laughter Day first celebrated?
May 10, 1998, can be categorized as the date on which World Laughter Day was first celebrated.
Who started World Laughter Day?
Dr. Madan Kataria is the man who initiated World Laughter Day and the Laughter Yoga Movement.
History And Timeline
Laughter acts as a medicine for not only humans but all living beings. World Laughter Day is a contribution of the Laughter Yoga Movement which was introduced based on the hypothesis of facial feedback according to which a person’s facial expression can have an impact on their emotions.
First Laughter Yoga Movement
This was the first time that laughter yoga was held in Mumbai, by Dr. Kataria, a family doctor. During this yoga exercise, one laughed and took deep breaths to not only fool the mind into believing the wellbeing of a person.
1995First Laughter day
This was the first time when this internationally important day was celebrated to raise awareness about the benefits of laughing.
May 10, 1998Happy-demic
This World Laughter Day went into the Guinness Book of World Records with more than 10,000 people gathering in Copenhagen's Town Hall Square. It was the first gathering for the special day to be held outside India.
May 9, 2000World Laughter Day 2018 Theme
The theme for this World Laughter Day was 'World Peace Through Laughter'.
May 6, 2018Most Recent World Laughter Day
Every year, World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May. In the year 2021, this day held more importance given to the pandemic that caused a lot of damage to the minds of the people.
May 2, 2021Traditions And Customs
While this annual event is hosted, it is not mandatory that one has to have peace marches, or big events to celebrate.
Laughter in itself has some amazing healing benefits. There are no specific customs or traditions associated, just have a good laugh and keep your emotional health intact along with having healthy well-being.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate World Laughter Day
Smiles and laughter are not restricted to one day, rather should be followed every day. This is merely an awareness-raising day for the benefits of laughing towards health and wellbeing.
Sit in a park or an open place early in the morning and practice laughing yoga. This will not only help one person laugh but people around will also smile and laugh.
While sitting with the family or friends, start cracking jokes, this will help to push sadness and all negative emotions away.
Facts And Stats
- There have been authors, poets, and even scientists who tell us to be happy at the time of negativity, as this helps in coping with stress and makes a person healthier.
- Laughter has the power to reduce blood pressure, this is proved by a study of 2017 in the Journal of Dental and Medical Research.
- According to a study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2015, laughing can be an immunity booster.
- Korean Journal of adult nursing states a study of 2017, that conveys that laughing can act as an ani-depressant.
Why is World Laughter Day celebrated?
World Laughter Day is celebrated as a manifestation of benefits to health and the therapeutic effect that laughter has.
What are some disadvantages of not celebrating World Laughter Day?
Missing out on all the fun of World Laughter Day will not let you get rid of the stress and anxiety from your lives. Celebrating will not only benefit your health but will also help the people around you.
Why is World Laughter Day important for health?
Laughter has a very positive impact on health. It is like fooling the brain into thinking that the person is happy. There are some really great benefits like, it improves mood, acts as a pain reliever, and even lowers blood pressure in the body.
Who coined World Laughter Day?
Dr. Madan Kataria started World Laughter Day.
Why has everyone started celebrating World Laughter Day?
Everyone started celebrating World Laughter Day to raise awareness about laughter and its healing benefits.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Sunday, May 05, 2019
- Sunday, May 03, 2020
- Sunday, May 02, 2021
- Sunday, May 01, 2022
- Sunday, May 07, 2023
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