{"id":805287,"date":"2024-01-16T17:31:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T12:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=805287"},"modified":"2024-01-16T17:31:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T12:01:14","slug":"international-customs-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/international-customs-day\/","title":{"rendered":"International Customs Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The International Customs Day is celebrated every year on 26 January. It is observed at the global level to highlight and honour the role played by customs authorities in the smooth movement of large goods across borders. Additionally, the day also raises awareness about the importance of customs officials in conducting and managing cross-border activities with utmost care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Name of the event&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">International Customs Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Observed on<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">26 January&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Established in year<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1953<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aim&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">To acknowledge and raise awareness about the importance of customs authorities in moving goods across borders.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#9b51e052\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/important-days\/national-human-trafficking-awareness-day\/\"><strong>National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: History &amp; Significance<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-international-customs-day-history\">International Customs Day History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving deep into this topic, let us first explore the history of this day and how it all began.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The origins date back to the year 1948 when the European Customs Union Study Group (E.C.U.S.G.) was established by the Committee for European Economic Cooperation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The motive behind this was to investigate the possibility of establishing and maintaining inter-European customs unions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was followed by the establishment of the&nbsp; Customs Cooperation Council (C.C.C.) in 1952 for effective customs administration across the globe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first session of the CCC was held on January 26, 1953, with 17 of its founding members.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Later on, it was renamed the World Customs Organization (WCO).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It later established International Customs Day which was conducted and celebrated for the first time on January 26, 1983, in Brussels, Belgium.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#9b51e04a\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/important-days\/earths-rotation-day\/\">Earth\u2019s Rotation Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-international-customs-day-theme-2024\">International Customs Day Theme 2024&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, the theme for International Customs Day is decided by the WCO and changes every year. This year, the theme \u201c<strong>Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose\u201d<\/strong> has been decided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, the theme for the previous year of 2023 was <strong>\u201cNurturing the Next Generation: Promoting a Culture of Knowledge-sharing and Professional Pride in Customs.\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"International Customs Day\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/4IiCxZ7itWiHpyD5xf2s2mbs6_-8h5bse9aAHRXZ-37mjLCZjSCvxheAAk485YwLfaeNrdN8wUjI620iq6bmoK__1J3plBsjrjCKkwTohjXWo7H0C4cd8P_4_HF29RghrB6M6KJmtbFSrBrMDiSHcvI\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: European Union&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-celebrate-international-customs-day\">How to Celebrate International Customs Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learn about the: <\/strong>You can take time to understand the role and importance of customs in effective <strong>international trade<\/strong>. For this, you can read books, articles, or watch documentaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread awareness: Once you have gained knowledge about Customs Day and its importance in our society, you can then move on to spreading awareness about the same. Urge your friends and family to broaden their horizons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active participation:<\/strong> Another way to celebrate the day is to attend events, seminars, workshops, and exhibitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be kind to officers:<\/strong> The best way to observe and partake in the celebrations of International Customs Day is to appreciate and thank <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/customs-officer\/\"><strong>customs officers<\/strong><\/a> for their <strong>dedication and hardwork<\/strong>. This will not only boost their morale but also uplift their mood.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-significance\">Significance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you also wonder why we observe Customs Day globally or what is its significance? Well, here is your answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The day highlights the role of customs officials in facilitating global trade while adhering to safety and security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides people with an opportunity to not only recognize the efforts and achievements of customs officials but also celebrate them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The day serves as a reminder for people to be patient and kind towards customs agents who tirelessly work day and night.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As custom agencies are becoming more and more important, especially amidst the continuously challenging environment, the day reminds us of the hardwork that goes behind it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The observance of ICD further strengthens the ideals of WCO which believes that customs can build connections between nations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#9b51e045\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/important-days\/national-screenwriters-day\/\">National Screenwriters Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-quotes-on-international-customs-day\">5 Quotes on International Customs Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five important quotes on this day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Beyond inspections and declarations, customs connects cultures and builds bridges of understanding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General, World Customs Organization<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Customs are the front door to a nation&#8217;s heart.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; William B. Tate, Former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;A silent handshake across borders, customs officers facilitate the global market&#8217;s heartbeat.&#8221; <\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Kofi Annan, Former Secretary-General of the United Nations<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;From ancient caravans to modern shipping containers, customs officers have always been guardians of trade and travel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;With every stamp and every cleared line, customs officers weave a tapestry of global connection.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Relevant Blogs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/national-girl-child-day\/\"><strong>National Girl Child Day<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/important-days\/republic-day\/\"><strong>Republic Day of India<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/important-days\/national-youth-day\/\"><strong>National Youth Day<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/important-days\/international-day-of-acceptance\/\"><strong>International Day of Acceptance<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/important-days\/indian-army-day\/\"><strong>Indian Army Day<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/important-days\/national-pharmacist-day\/\"><strong>National Pharmacist Day<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705401476241\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the theme for International Customs Day 2023?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The theme for International Customs Day 2023 was Nurturing the Next Generation: Promoting a Culture of Knowledge-sharing and Professional Pride in Customs. It was made official by the Secretary General of the WCO, Dr. Kunio Mikuriya who announced it on the official website.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705401478775\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is International Customs Day on 26 January 2024?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The International Customs Day is celebrated on January 26. This day raises awareness about the essential contribution of custom agencies in making sure that everything goes smoothly. Moreover, the day also honours customs officials who work in challenging work conditions to make the flow of goods across borders an easy task.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705401485142\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When was International Customs Day first celebrated?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The first Global Customs Day was celebrated in 1983. It all began after the WCO held the inaugural session to celebrate its 30 years. Thereafter, the International Customs Day was celebrated first in 1983 in Brussels, Belgium.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more such articles, make sure to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/category\/trending-events\/\"><strong>trending events<\/strong><\/a> page of <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/\"><strong>Leverage Edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The International Customs Day is celebrated every year on 26 January. 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