My aunts say · Scirocco . In the GDR, International Women's Day on March 8

Question for a friend:
Was Women's Day a public holiday in the GDR? Thanks, Grok!,(X)
"You're welcome! In the GDR, International Women's Day on March 8 was not an official public holiday in the sense of a day off work for everyone. However, it was heavily promoted by the state and had great ideological significance. The GDR government, which saw itself as a socialist state, attached great importance to celebrating the day in the spirit of equal rights and the achievements of women in socialist society.
In practice, this meant: There were events, celebrations and awards, often organized by companies, the Free German Trade Union Federation (FDGB) or the Democratic Women's League of Germany (DFD). Women were sometimes given small gifts, flowers or recognition, and propaganda emphasized the role of women in the socialist world of work and family. Schools and kindergartens also addressed the day, often with programs or handicrafts.
Despite this significance, March 8th was not a legal day of rest like May 1st (Labor Day). So work continued for most people, unless it happened to fall on a Sunday. The focus was more on the symbolic and political level than on a day off.
If you want more details about the GDR or other countries, just ask!"

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"Sagen meine Tanten" · Scirocco

Jugendliebe Vol. III

℗ 1973 BMG Berlin Musik GmbH

Released on: 1994-05-02

Composer: Thiele
Lyricist: Scheer

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