Shiny happy people, laughing? Kids around the world love to play and can turn something as simple as a sidewalk into an epic road to adventure. In honor of the official International Day of Happiness, we bring you beautiful, happy children playing around the world. May it bring a smile to your face!
Kasmir, India
Pssst…read more about these kids and learn their story by clicking here.
photo: sandeepachetan.com via flickr
Pitas, Malaysia
photo: Angela Sevin via flickr
Japan
photo: Benedick Mark Chan via flickr
Portugal
photo: Paulo Alegria via flickr
United Kingdom
photo: James Morley via flickr
United States
photo: lacates via flickr
Mexico 
photo: Adam Jones via flickr
Ireland
photo: Connor Turner via flickr
India
photo: Pison Jaujip via flickr
—Christal Yuen & Amber Guetebier
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