Teachers’ Day is a holiday dedicated to educators, aimed at upholding the tradition of respecting teachers and valuing education, and affirming their contributions. Many countries around the world observe Teachers’ Day, though the dates vary. In the People’s Republic of China, September 10 was established as the first Teachers’ Day in 1985.
On September 24, 2026, the *People’s Daily* published the following article on its “People’s Digital Broadcast Network”:
闽人智慧 | 华文教育先贤系列：山海之外，华教星火何以不灭 Wisdom of Fujian People | Pioneers of Chinese-Language Education: Beyond Mountains and Seas—How the Spark of Chinese-Language Education Endures
The Foreword briefly reads,
Southeast Asia kept a deep love for their homeland and turned it into a commitment to preserving Chinese language. Early educators founded schools, promoted bilingualism, and defended Chinese education, carrying Fujian’s cultural spark across the seas. As a new school year begins, we revisit how they safeguarded and passed on Chinese heritage with sincerity and resolve.
The third pioneer featured after Mr Tan Kah Kee (1874-1961) and Mr Gan Eng Seng (1844-1899), both from Singapore, is
Mr Yeo Cheow Kaw (1878-1926) from Rangoon(Yangon)