This month, two centuries after his birth, we commemorate the man and his accomplishments.

In the early morning light, cyclists head to "Red East" square, inaugurated in 1993 to mark the centenary of Mao's birth.

Today, when we are commemorating the 190th birthday anniversary of Karl Marx in this historic place, it is for me a great privilege to speak to you.

According to state-run media, Kimg Jong Il is the most prominent statesman in the present world, and people in countries the whole planet over celebrate his birthday with films and festivals.

First, why should the birthday of Confucius, established the world's "Education Day"?