World Laughter Day

The first Sunday in May every year is World Laughter Day. Different laughter yoga instructors and enthusiasts from all over the world will share laughter with local friends and have various celebration activities.

Here are some ways that you can bring some more laughter to your life on World Laughter Day.

Start a Joke Jar – This is a good activity to get the whole family involved in. Simply grab a jar and get people to write a joke on a piece of paper and place it inside of the jar whenever they think of one. Next time you have a family dinner or someone needs cheering up, you can grab some jokes from the Joke Jar.

Learn to laugh at yourself – Take this day as an opportunity to teach yourself how to laugh at yourself properly. Most of us take ourselves too seriously! Learning to laugh at yourself enables you to be more vulnerable and more authentic – both are great traits to have.

World Laughter Day epitomizes the universal pursuit of world peace, endeavouring to cultivate global unity and friendship through the simple act of laughter. Traditionally marked by gatherings in public spaces solely dedicated to laughter, this annual celebration has grown exponentially alongside the expanding Laughter Yoga movement. With laughter clubs now flourishing in over 115 countries, World Laughter Day has evolved into a widely embraced event, spreading happiness and camaraderie worldwide.