Students give their teachers the palanquin rides of their lives

There is a sweet tradition which is upheld at a high school which celebrates not only the graduation of the hardworking seniors but also the hardworking teachers! 

On Friday, Jeungpyeong District's Hyeong Seok High School held their annual 'Teachers' Palanquin' event in commemoration of the school's 35th commencement ceremony. 

This cool event gives recognition to both seniors and teachers, because hey, the teachers deserves some appreciation, too, for working their fingers to the bone! 

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As the procession of teachers emerged in an orderly line, students cheered and clapped as loudly as they could, bringing big smiles upon the teachers' faces. 

Of course, the 124 graduates of Hyeong Seok High School's 35th senior class also received pats on the backs and many a congratulations for spilling blood, sweat, and tears for three years. 

This tradition has been going on for six years, having begun back in 2011.