Samuel Yuri Uchida 
The unbreakable threads of friendship connect hearts all over the world, and on International Friendship Day, the world comes alive with a symphony of laughter, affection, and solidarity. This special day surpasses boundaries, honouring the appreciated bonds that unite us all, from bustling cities to far-flung villages.
In the digital age, technology serves as a bridge connecting the continents, which allows friends divided by oceans to connect face to face, albeit through screens. Friends express their gratitude for shared moments of joy and support with genuine messages, emojis, and virtual hugs.
On this International Friendship Day, as the sun rises and sets in different time zones around the world, the world celebrates its diversity, recognising that friendships come in a variety of forms and dimensions. The celebration embraces the spectrum of connections that enrich our lives, from childhood pals who grew up together to unanticipated friendships that blossom amidst chance encounters. As hearts entwine and friendships form, the world shrinks and warms, bound by ties that transcend borders and emit the spirit of belonging that merges us as one global family.
