World Laughter day 2024: Everything you need to know

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published May 4, 2024, 2:24 PM IST

Dr. Madan Kataria introduced World Laughter Day in 1998 to raise awareness about the therapeutic advantages of laughter, which promotes joy and happiness.
 

World Laughter Day commemorates the art of laughter and its ability to refresh and heal people. It provides an opportunity to consider the importance of humor and laughing in our daily lives. 

Everyone understands that laughing feels good, but few realize how useful these simple techniques can be in boosting our overall health and well-being. Laughter cannot cure or solve anything, but it can help to heal and dissolve everything. 
That's what World Laughter Day is all about! It's a day for folks to relax and have fun. 

History of the day:
Dr. Madan Kataria, an Indian physician and founder of the Laughter Yoga movement, created World Laughter Day in 1998. Dr. Kataria established the day to promote awareness about the therapeutic advantages of laughter and its capacity to bring people together across cultural and geographic boundaries. The day's events include laughter yoga, laughter walks, and public gatherings focusing on joy and optimism.

Theme of the year:
The theme for World Laughter Day 2024 in India is to encourage togetherness and peace. The day's goal is to bring communities and individuals together through the uplifting power of laughter and pleasure.

Significance of the day:
World Laughter Day strives to highlight the importance of laughter in reducing stress, improving mood, and fostering a sense of community and connection. It emphasizes the idea that laughter can help to break down barriers and create a more peaceful and harmonious environment.

How to celebrate?
Do you want a nice laugh? Go to a laugh club. They allow you to preview new comedians and discover what they have to offer in terms of humorous enjoyment. If you want to be a comic, join comedy shows and take improvisation workshops. If you want, use the hashtag #WorldLaughterDay to post some amusing jokes on social media, and then laugh with your pals while watching your favorite comedians on Netflix.

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