Some Strangest Festivals From Around The World
Through the years, people have found many ways to celebrate important occasions in their lives. If you’re looking for an interesting and off-the-beaten-path travel destination, here are some most wonderful and unusual festivals from around the world.
Boryeong Annual Mud Festival, Boryeong rock
This festival takes place at the beach, with much mud resource from the sea. At this festival, people take part in a number of activities involving mud, which not only brings back happy childhood memories but is good for the skin.
World Body painting Festival, Pörtschach, Austria
This entire festival is not strange because of the activities that occur during it, but because of the way people look when it’s over. During this time, artists worldwide flood in and hold live body-painting activities. They are painting creative designs on willing participants(参与者).
Underwater Music Festival, Florida, America
Rather than being held at a typical concert hall, the underwater Music Festival takes pace on the seabed. This unique custom is unlike any others because it featured musicians playing music below water level. 100 feet deep in clear water, talented musicians wear diving equipment, performing free concerts for sea creatures and humans alike.
Battle of the orange, Ivrea, Italy
This Italian town hosts one of the most unusual festivals. Each year in February, a battle takes place among thousands of participants who have to throw orange at each other during a 30- minute fight. The aim is to try and knock down other participants by attacking them with orange’s so that they cannot stand any longer,
1. What can tourists do at the Boryeong Annual Mud Festival?| A．Have their faces painted. | B．Enjoy live music underwater. |
| C．Experience mud bath. | D．Join ins fight with oranges. |
| A．Battle of the oranges. | B．World Bodypainting Festival. |
| C．Underwater Music Festival. | D．Boryeong Annual Mud Festival. |
| A．Dolphins. | B．Elephants. | C．Kangaroos. | D．Pandas. |
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【推荐1】The Ice and Snow Festival Highlights
It will fall upon January 1st, 2019 and last till the early March, 2019, Based on the theme of “Bright Pearl of the Crown of Ice and Snow”, a variety of activities about ice and snow, concerning tourism, culture, fashion and sport, will be open to all tourists.
| Type | Activity | Time | Place |
| Art | The 11th International College Students Snow Sculpture Competition—Inspiration Snow Dream | Jan. 4th～7th | Harbin Engineering University |
| Culture | The 35th Group Wedding Ceremony on the Ice | Feb. 5th | Zhaolin Park |
| The 30th Hundred-Flower Dance contest | Feb. 13th | People’s Stadium | |
| 2019 New Year Concert | Feb. 20th | City Concert Hall | |
| Tourism | The 31st Sun Island Snow Sculpture Art Exposition for senior people | Feb. 5th～10th | Sun Island Scenic Area |
| Sport | International Contract of Ice and Snow | Feb. 6th and 7th | Friendship Palace |
| International Winter Swimming Inviting Competition | Jan. 1st for trail operation and officially opening on Jan. 5th, till the early Mar. | Jiuzhan Park |
1. Where can you go to see college students’ snow sculpture works?
| A．Harbin Engineering University. | B．People’s Stadium. |
| C．Sun Island Scenic Area. | D．Friendship Palace. |
| A．Newly-married couples. | B．The old. |
| C．College students. | D．The young. |
| A．2019 New Year Concert. |
| B．The 30th Hundred-Flower Dance Contest. |
| C．The 05th Group Wedding Ceremony on the Ice. |
| D．International Winter Swimming Inviting Competition. |
【推荐2】Music festivals in Europe
Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days there is such a number of choices that it’s possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting places. Of course, it’s also a chance to meet people from across the world.
Melt! Festival, Germany
This festival takes place on the site of an open air museum for industrial machinery. There’s also a lake which can be used for swimming when it’s hot. This year’s line-up has over 120 different bands (乐队). Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.
Exit Festival, Serbia
Set on the banks of the Danube in an old fortress (城堡), the festival began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government. These days it’s less political (政治的) but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc and tries to help them. This year’s festival will host many famous bands. From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Open’er Festival, Poland
Held in an airfield near the northern city of Gdansk, each year Open’er has a seriously good selection of bands. This year is no exception, with many famous bands set to play. Not only are there amazing artists, but both Poland and the festival itself also provide very excellent value for money.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland
Set on a Scottish estate (庄园) near Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world. The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event. It doesn’t even matter if you’re a beginner because the band teaches you each dance.
1. What is special about Melt! Festival?| A．It provides German lessons. | B．It is held by a local museum. |
| C．The bands are from 120 countries. | D．Most of the festival goers are German. |
| A．For political reasons. | B．For personal reasons. |
| C．To help stop a fight. | D．To offer help to the poor. |
| A．It falls in summer. |
| B．It is a live music festival. |
| C．It teaches people Scottish dances. |
| D．It invites the most famous bands. |
【推荐3】Several different stories are told about the origin of Saint Valentine's Day. One legend (传奇) dates as far back as the days of the Roman Empire. According to the story, Claudius, the Emperor of Rome, wanted to increase the size of his army. He knew that it would be easier to get young men who were not married to join. Therefore he made a rule that no young man could marry until he had served a certain number of years in the army.
A priest (牧师) named Valentine broke the rule and secretly married a great many young people. Finally, Claudius found out about Valentine and put the priest in prison, where he remained until his death on February 14.
After his death, Valentine was made a saint (圣人), and the day of his death was named Saint Valentine's Day. It became the custom for lovers to send each other message on this day. Now Saint Valentine's Day is a time for people to send one another greeting of many kinds.
February 14, Valentine's Day, is a sweethearts' day, on which people in love with each other express their tender (温柔的) emotions.
People sometimes put their love message in a heart-shaped box of chocolates, or a bunch of flowers tied with red ribbons (带子). Words of letters may be written on the flower covered card, or something else. Whatever the form may be, the message is almost the same: "Will you be my Valentine?"
1. Valentine was put in prison because ________.| A．he secretly got married | B．he didn't serve in the army |
| C．he married many young people secretly. | D．he broke the laws |
| A．no young men could get married unless they were old enough |
| B．young men could marry if they served in the army for several years |
| C．no one could get married without the emperor's permission |
| D．young men could marry only in the army |
| A．how Valentine died | B．the Emperor of Rome |
| C．how Valentine's Day is celebrated | D．the origin of Valentine's Day |
| A．They will send each other chocolates. |
| B．They will send each other flowers. |
| C．They will invite friends to their homes to have a party. |
| D．They will send each other cards. |
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【推荐2】Our open-top tours enable you to fully appreciate vibrant （充满生机的）Brighton and its renowned seafront, its best shopping areas, and the top-class restaurants at Brighton. Discover the city across 15 stops located to get you to visit it all!
Places of interest
Brighton City Sightseeing Tour takes you to visit one of the south-coast's most popular resorts. This city offers many things to do and places to go, from the striking Royal Pavilion, Regency architecture, and Victorian aquariums, to the famous Brighton Pier, Sea Life Centre, and pebble beach.
Tours
Buy your 24h ticket online and hop on and off our comfortable double-deckers as much as you like, to get to know the city at your own pace . You can also buy a Tour Plus ticket which includes all day travel on the local Brighton & Hove buses.
The hop-on and hop-off tours start just west of Brighton Pier. Further information including a lull timetable and map of the route is available at www. city-sightseeing, com.
Accommodation
If you need to stay, Brighton & Hove has a wide variety of options to suit all tastes and budgets. There are guest houses and bed and breakfasts in Brighton & Hove. This is a bustling （热闹的）area of the city with independent restaurants, antique shops and a lively village atmosphere and just a stone's throw from the beach. Pub Entertainment
If you are looking for some entertainment to go with your drinks then there are plenty of options at pubs in Brighton. Mrs. Fitzherbert's regularly has live bands playing and the Ladies' Mile host swing & jazz nights. Above the Grand Central you'll find the Nightingale Room with a regular program of events including theatre and comedy.
1. Where will you choose to visit if you are interested in ocean animal?| A．Royal Pavilion. | B．Brighton Pier. |
| C．Regency architecture. | D．Sea Life Centre. |
| A．It used to be a village. | B．It has many old shops. |
| C．It is very peaceful area. | D．It is not far from the beach. |
| A．Having drinks. | B．Watching comedies. |
| C．Performing with actors. | D．Enjoying a live play. |
【推荐3】Australian Comedy---COSI(5th Round)
Date: April 12-16---7:30 pm
Venue: Beijing Poly Theatre
Price: 800-1,500 yuan
Cosi is a 1996 Australian comedy film directed by Mark Joffe. In the film, Lewis Riley wants to get a job as a director at a mental (精神病的)hospital. He gets the job and finds himself directing a production of the Mozart opera Cosi fan tutte, an opera in Italian. And it is going to be performed by actors and actresses that he must select from among the patients, who only speak English.
Twelfth Night
By TNT Theatre Britain
Date: April 13-15---7:30 pm
Venue: 9 Theatre Beijing
Price: 60-380 yuan
Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601-1602. The play focuses on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a ship accident at sea. Viola (who pretends to be a boy) falls in love with Orsino, who in turn is in love with Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Olivia falls in love with her, thinking she is a man.
Jazz Weekend---Thomas Enhco Piano Recital
Date: May 6---7:30 pm
Venue: Beijing Concert Hall
Price: 80-599 yuan
Thomas Enhco was born in Paris, 1988. He starts playing the violin and piano at an early age, and studies classical music and jazz. At 12, Thomas works with a French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood. He is spotted by Peter Erskine, who offers to help with Thomas Enhco’s first CD. In 2004-2005, Thomas creates and records his first album, Esquisse, which is released in 2006. He receives the Young Talent Prize at the Montauban Jazz Festival in 2006.
1. Where can you enjoy Cosi in April?| A．Beijing Poly Theatre | B．TNT Theatre Britain |
| C．9 Theatre Beijing | D．Beijing Concert Hall |
| A．Olivia | B．Viola |
| C．Orsino | D．William Shakespeare |
| A．in 2000 | B．in 2004 |
| C．in 2005 | D．in 2006 |
