# Ancient Chinese Students Honored Teachers With Wild Vegetables

Students in ancient China honored teachers with wild vegetables gathered on the first day of school. The tradition dates back to the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). Students wore blue gowns and bowed before memorial tablets.

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