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.
1. What do we know about Koninginnedag?A.It is celebrated on the day of the current Queen’s birthday. |
B.It is not celebrated outside the city of Amsterdam. |
C.Everyone must wear orange clothes to celebrate it. |
D.It has a history of more than seventy years. |
A.show people’s respect for their Queen |
B.show Thai people’s respect for elephants |
C.ask people to protect endangered animals |
D.help people relax by singing and dancing |
A.Because people are allowed to sleep at work the next day. |
B.Because the activities are too simple to get people tired. |
C.Because people don’t have to go to work the next day. |
D.Because the festival ends very early at night. |
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【推荐1】In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, which falls between October and November. It’s a five-day celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps.
In honor of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, people make special prayers on the first day to obtain blessings for welfare, success, and well-being. People welcome the goddess into their homes by decorating entrances with colorful lanterns and traditional designs. In addition, many people treat themselves to fine jewellery, praying for good fortune. Those who cannot afford so much, seek out cheaper items such as clothes or household goods.
The second day of the festival is called Kali Chaudas. For some, the day provides an opportunity to drive away misfortune from homes and businesses. They decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called Rangoli on the floor using colored powder or sand.
The third day is when the biggest celebrations occur, which begin early in the morning with a visit to a temple to seek the blessing of the goddess. As the sun sets, festival observers light up their homes with small lamps and enjoy delicious traditional foods with their loved ones.
The festival’s fourth day is celebrated in many different ways. Friends and relatives visit with gifts, sweets and best wishes for the season.
And the final day of the festival is called Bhai Dooj. It honors the close bond between brothers and sisters and is observed with traditional ceremonies and more delicious foods.
For children in India, Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get an entire week off from school and are treated to gifts, new clothes, amazing food, and, in the past at least, a large number of fireworks. It is no wonder that the festival ranks high among the country’s favorite celebrations.
1. People celebrate the first day of Diwali mainly for _________.A.good fortune |
B.colorful lanterns |
C.expensive jewellery |
D.traditional designs |
A.To design traditional patterns. |
B.To produce colored powder or sand. |
C.To help get rid of bad luck. |
D.To produce an opportunity in business. |
A.Exchange gifts and best wishes with his loved ones. |
B.Be busy decorating his home during the day. |
C.Get together with his sisters and brothers. |
D.Light up his home with small lamps. |
A.Having a week off. |
B.Getting Christmas gifts. |
C.Enjoying amazing food. |
D.Setting off fireworks. |
【推荐2】From baking pumpkin pie to celebrating the moon, here’s how autumn is celebrated across the globe.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the biggest and most widely celebrated harvest festivals in the world. It is held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. In many Asian countries including China, the festival is celebrated as a public holiday, with families gathering and giving thanks for the harvest and full moon.
Oktoberfest is another major autumn celebration that, while originating in Germany, has inspired local versions around the globe. The world’s largest folk festival begins in September and runs for about two weeks, featuring traditional Bavarian food, music, clothing, and most importantly, lots of beer!
Thanksgiving is also an important celebration for Americans that takes place in late November every year, with seasonal dishes like yams smothered and pumpkin pies always having a place at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Walks, hikes and trips to see the changing foliage are also hugely popular, with locations like Asheville and North Carolina, boasting of some of the most beautiful autumn scenery around.
There are also several cultural and religious events that occur throughout October and November. Dia de Los Muertos, on the 1st and 2nd November, is a Mexican celebration that honours the lives of those who have passed away with food, drinks and activities that those loved ones enjoyed when they were alive. Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is another spiritual celebration of the victory of light over darkness, and good over evil, which falls on 14th November. Lighting candles all around the house and hoping for health and wealth are the chief rituals of the festival.
1. Which festival features food and trips?A.The Mid-Autumn Festival. | B.Oktoberfest. |
C.Thanksgiving. | D.Dia de Los Muertos |
A.They will enjoy full moon. |
B.They will have traditional Bavarian food. |
C.They will eat pumpkin pies. |
D.They will light candles. |
A.They are celebrated for harvest. |
B.They are held all over the world. |
C.They are cultural and religious celebrations. |
D.They fall in autumn. |
【推荐3】Festivals are a great way to experience a destination in a different way. This article will fuel your wanderlust(漫游癖)and guide you to the best festivals.
St Patrick’s Day
Where: Dublin, Ireland & New York, USA
When: 17 March
St Patrick’s Day has taken place in New York city on March 17th since 1762. On this day, the whole city turns green. Many Irish make traditional bread on this day. It is one of the most fun days the of the year in New York City every year, when the whole city turns into a big green party.
SXSW
Where: Austin, USA
When:10-19 March
Like free things? Yeah me too! Free food, drink and music sound good? Welcome to Austin, Texas. SXSW is a festival for those who work in the music and film industries. There are “free” shows. You di have to pay but not by handing over cash; you have to give some time to queue but it is worth it to see some popular stars.
King’s Day
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
When: 27 April
Every year on April 27 Amsterdam turns a very bright color of orange for King’s Day, which is the birthday of King Willem-Alexander. It is a crazy fun celebration when the center of the city is car, bus, and bike-free. It is a market day, when anyone can sell pretty much anything. Tips: Take a jacket with you, wear orange, and bring cash.
Just for Laughs
Where: Montreal, Canada
When: 14-30 July
For comedy lovers there is no other festival in the world better than Montreal’s Just for Laughs. The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter. During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.
1. What do St Patrick’s Day and King’s Day have in common?A.They are market days. |
B.They feature a specific color. |
C.They begin in the same month. |
D.They are in honor of a King’s birthday. |
A.St Patrick’s Day. | B.SXSW. |
C.King’s Day. | D.Just for Laughs. |
A.It offers free food. |
B.It lasts for one week. |
C.It is the best comedy festival in the world. |
D.It is celebrated in many places worldwide. |
【推荐1】Ramadan
Ramadan is one of the most important festivals for Muslims. The name of the festival comes from the Arabic month in which it is celebrated. Ramadan is celebrated in countries all over the world, especially in Africa and the Middle East. The time for celebrating Ramadan varies each year. People celebrate it in the ninth month of the Arabic lunar calendar. During Ramadan, people must not eat during the day: from when the sun comes up to when the sun goes down, people celebrating Ramadan will not eat or smoke. When the sun has gone down, however, the celebration begins. People often stay up all night eating, singing and dancing.
Easter
In late spring, many people around the world celebrate Easter. The festival is a celebration of spring and it is also a religious holiday. It is the time for Easter bunnies and egg hunts, and of course for eating lots of delicious foods. Easter is celebrated in late March or early April but the exact dates are different from year to year. People celebrate Easter in different ways: in some countries, the Easter Bunny-a big rabbit-will visit people and children will go on egg hunts, looking for eggs and candy that have been hidden by their parents. In other countries, Easter is a time for children to dress up like witches and go from door to door asking for candy---much like Halloween in the US. The Easter Bunny and the Easter Egg are popular symbols of the festival.
1. The word Ramadan is the name of____________.A.a person | B.a town | C.a holy book | D.a month |
A.festivals celebrated in Asia and Africa |
B.the only festivals that people like to celebrate |
C.festivals celebrated by people all over the world |
D.two names of the year |
A.sleep | B.sing | C.talk | D.eat |
A.Easter Bunny, Easter egg | B.Easter Bunny, Easter tree |
C.Easter Man, Easter tree | D.Easter Man, Easter egg |
【推荐2】Online art class are often an affordable and convenient way to learn a new skill without committing to the expense of art school. While some online learning platforms focus on a specific type of art like drawing, painting, photography, and even sewing, others let students explore a variety of skills. Here we recommend the best overall: New Masters Academy.
Key Specs
Cost: $36 to $79 per month
Class length: Varies; 1 to 5+ hours
Availability: Open registration
Why We Choose It
Advantages:
Unlimited access to the offering of drawing and painting classes.
Students can sign up for a free 7-day trial.
Community forum lets students communicate and learn from each other.
Disadvantages:
Does not include courses for other skills like photography.
Overview
Courses range from art theory and drawing to painting, sculpture, and digital art. Classes are designed to artists of every skill level, so it’s easy to find lessons that will match your experience and needs. Beginner-friendly lessons include color mixing, an introduction to landscape painting, and two-hour water-color painting classes.
The Library Plan costs $49 for a month-to-month membership or $36 per month when billed annually. Membership includes unlimited streaming access to more than 2,500 hours of instructional videos taught by true masters.
Alternatively, ambitious artists can join the Library+plan for $79 for a month-to-month membership or $59 per month when billed annually. In addition to standard features, Library+members get access to an extensive library of reference images to support daily practice and make it easy to find inspiration.
1. Which skill is taught in New Masters Academy?A.Sewing. | B.Photography. | C.Color mixing. | D.Dancing. |
A.It provides students with a 5 days trial for free. |
B.It can meet the needs of artists at different levels. |
C.It allows students to attend all the classes unlimitedly. |
D.It builds an offline communication platform for students. |
A.$72. | B.$98. | C.$864. | D.$1176. |
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1. Where is the apartment?
A.On Haddern Road. | B.In a village. | C.Near a school. | D.Behind a hotel. |
A.two bedrooms | B.a small garden | C.one large garage | D.a big kitchen |
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A.People with pets cannot rent the apartment. |
B.The apartment is not very far from the city center. |
C.Only adults who have children can rent the apartment |
D.You can't see the fields or the woods from the apartment. |