The Naadam festival falls    1     the fourth day of the six month of the lunar calendar, usually     2    (last) for three days. Naadam     3    (mean) “games” in Mongolian, and it     4    (represent) by horse racing, wrestling, and archery three events.

On the first day, I saw a lot of people     5    (wear) fancy Mongllan robes. After the opening ceremony and some amazing     6    (perform), the wrestling competition began,    7     was different from the wrestling in the Olympic Games. I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace. I     8    (absolute) enjoyed the archery, too. I was     9    (surprise) to see that the riders were boys and girls.

After a wonderful day, I finally went back home.Tired though I was, celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. I can’t wait to stay in    10     traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot.

China has many    1    (tradition) festivals attracting people such as Dragon Boat Festival, Spring Festival, Lantern Festival and so on. People prepare to decorate them     2     flowers, lanterns and fancy     3    (decorate). In many places, people like to set     4     fireworks.

Till today, some of them     5    (hold) around the country,     6    (attract) countless visitors to participate in them. There are     7    (variety) activities in these festivals     8     people hold lots of competitions to entertain themselves.     9    (interesting), guessing lantern riddles is an essential part of the festival. What’s more, celebrating western festivals is becoming     10     common phenomenon around the country.

I heard Teachers’ Day has been celebrated in China since 1985. I’m curious about when it is celebrated and why you have this festival. And what do you usually do on this special day? Looking forward to your reply!

Yours,

Jim

Yours,

Li Hua

6 . People from all over the world have different wedding traditions and marriage customs. The one thing that all wedding ceremonies commonly seem to have is the commitment (承诺) of love for all time during a public ceremony.

Everyone at a wedding hopes for great happiness between the wedding couple. Wedding traditions are usually a way of showing signs of the hope for great happiness. Some of these traditions are very interesting.

In Sweden, the traditional bride will wear three rings by the end of the wedding ceremony. The first is the engagement (订婚) ring that she entered the ceremony with. The second, the wedding ring, is added to the first. A final ring, however, is added as well. This ring is known as the “motherhood” ring. This is said to show that marriage is about more than just love. It is about building a family.

Wedding traditions in the Philippines, a dance which can last for hours. During the Philippines, guests pin (用大头针别住) money to the bride’s dress to pay for their honeymoon.

A traditional Irish bride may wear a blue wedding dress — believing blue to be a lucky color. English Lavender (薰衣草) is often mixed with her wedding flowers. It is traditional for the bride to braid her hair (梳头发) — as it is considered a good way to bring luck to the new couple.

There are many wedding traditions around the world which may differ from what they are used to, but if you are about to plan a wedding, you may find it interesting to include some of these traditions in your own wedding.

10 . Looking for something entertaining to do? Check out some awesome festivals around the world.

Koninginnedag — The Netherlands

Koninginnedag or Queen’s Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Although the birthday of the current Queen, Beatrix, is actually during the winter, she has celebrated it on April 30th, the country’s official “Queen’s Day” since 1949. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of feather boas(围巾) and body paint as crowds gather in the plazas and on boats in the rivers. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, with many live music events, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.

Thai Elephant Day — Thailand

Thai Elephant Day is a national holiday in Thailand. Thai Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13th of every year since 1998. Because the elephant is the national animal of Thailand, they are highly respected and treasured. During the festivals elephants are honored during a ceremony in which they are fed bananas, other fruit, and sugarcane.

The Fire Festival — Shetland

On the last Tuesday in January the entire town of Lerwick, Shetland goes up in flames. At the festival, you’ll find yourself sitting, dancing, or stumbling around the largest bonfire you’ve ever seen in your life. The festival lasts only one day but takes the entire year to plan. Be prepared for an evening of singing, dancing, and fast-paced activity, and don’t worry about making it to work the next day — it’s a national holiday!

Holi — India

Holi, he Festival of Colors, is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of India’s most important holidays. On the day of the last full moon of the lunar month, usually late February or early March, the air is full of bright colored powder. The festival is celebrated differently throughout the country, with bonfires and music, but the cheerful spirit is common throughout Hindu communities around the world.