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Harvest Festivals Around the World

The harvest season falls at different times of the year depending upon region, climate, and crop, but festivals celebrating its arrival are held the world over. The following list highlights four particular harvest festivals.

Rice Harvest Festival in Indonesia (May 1 — June 30)

The Rice Harvest Festival that is held in Bali, Indonesia, is a feature of the island’s Hindu culture. The harvest time, which follows the New Year by about one month, is dedicated to the rice goddess and is a time of joyous celebration. Sculptures of the goddess are placed in the fields in thanks, towns are decorated with colored flags, and special bull races are held.

Yam Festival in Ghana (August or September)

The Ewe people of Ghana in Africa celebrate the end of the rainy season and the first appearance of yams, a staple crop. The duration and exact days of the celebration vary according to place, in hopes of driving away hunger in the coming year. People gather and hold huge feasts and activities such as dances and parades.

Sukkoth in Israel (September-October)

Sukkoth, the “Feast of Booths (棚子),” is held shortly after the High Holy Days of the New Year celebration. Special booths are constructed to recall the period of the Exodus, recorded in the local religion, when their ancestors lived in booths in the desert before entering the Promised Land.

Pongal in India (January)

The four-day festival of Pongal is a celebration of the rice harvest period. Held after the winter solstice (冬至), it celebrates the return of longer days of life-giving sunlight. Pongal is similar to other festivals held in South and Southeast Asia, but its name comes from a local word meaning “to boil” and is also the name given to a rice dish that is prepared during this time.

1. What is special about Rice Harvest Festival?
A．Its connection with Hindu culture.B．Its celebration of the rainy season.
C．Its respect for their ancestors.D．Its similarity to other festivals.
2. Where can you join the crowd and enjoy local activities?
A．In Indonesia.B．In Ghana.C．In Israel.D．In India.
3. Which festival is highly religious?
A．Rice Harvest Festival.B．Yam Festival.C．Sukkoth.D．Pongal.
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【推荐1】The holiday season is supposed to be the most festival and fun time of the year, but all those plans and expectations of joy can turn together and more stressful than they sound. This is especially true for those of us who struggle with mental illness.

    1     Sometimes you’re forced to spend time with family you rarely see and don’t always get along with. Or you are off from work, with more time to think troubling thoughts. Or you are put into party situations that you don’t like.

When you have a routine, it is easier to manage whatever mental struggles you may face, and when that routine is broken, it can trigger things you may not be ready to face.     2     It was during the holidays that I hit a low moment and, with the help of my mother, decided to seek help for my eating disorder.

During the holidays, I often feel as if I were supposed to be everywhere with everyone.    3     To fight this, I’ve developed a mantra (咒语): it’s not selfish to take time for yourself.

Take a walk in nature. Talk to a friend you trust. Sit out one of the holiday gatherings in favor of some personal time.     4    

Trying to spend all of your time pleasing everyone else is not only exhausting — it is impossible. And you know why?     5    

A．I know it has for me.
B．The holidays break your routine.
C．There are many things crowding in your mind.
D．I will accompany my friends to go wherever they like.
E．I have the added guilt of knowing it’s the season of giving.
F．Just do whatever helps you calm down and gives you a break from the stress.
G．If you take a little time for yourself, you will be a much better company for those around you.
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【推荐2】Diary: Four must-visit design events of 2023

Get ready for an exciting year of design events in 2023! The events below are sure to inspire design enthusiasts.

Fuorisalone

Milan, Italy

Celebrating its 20th anniversary (纪念日) this year, the design festival makes a comeback with events across Milan’s many creative towns. It will host events that push the limits of design —from city planning to multi-sensory (多感官的) architecture and more. This year, the fair will focus on its Future Lab theme, which reflects on how we imagine our future.

Venice Biennale of Architecture

Venice, Italy

Organized by Lesley Lokko, the 18th international Architecture Exhibition will open in May. Its subject, The Laboratory of the Future, explores the African continent as a leader of the future. As a workshop and laboratory, it invites architects to draw out examples from their modern-day practices and imagine what the future can hold.

London Design Festival

London, UK

Promoting London as a leading creative capital of the world, London Design Festival continues to play a key role in positioning the city as a global destination for culture. Having celebrated its 20th anniversary last year with transformative workshops, networking events and contemporary (当代的) design, all eyes are on the show to see what’s next.

Southern Sweden Design Days

Malmö, Sweden

Arranged by Design Center, the main spot for architecture and design in southern Sweden, Southern Sweden Design Days is a new player on the scene. Held yearly, it builds a platform that exhibits a full range of design disciplines (学科) through exhibitions, workshops and events.

1. What do Fuorisalone and Venice Biennale of Architecture have in common?
A．Both are located in the same city.
B．Both exhibit modern-day designs.
C．Both focus on exploring the future.
D．Both regard Africa as future leaders.
2. Who is most likely to attend the London Design Festival?
A．A fashion designer of traditional styles.
B．A composer preparing for a live show.
C．A college student majoring in computer.
D．A design enthusiast with an interest in culture.
3. Which event has the longest history?
A．Fuorisalone.
B．Venice Biennale of Architecture.
C．London Design Festival.
D．Southern Sweden Design Days.
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【推荐3】    1    What we consider polite at home isn’t always accepted outside our borders. Don’t be regarded rude or disrespectful on your travels.

Gift giving should be a happy, positive experience.    2    Giving sharp, pointy objects as gifts is considered unlucky. Be careful when presenting flowers to a friend or a business partner in Russia. Yellow blooms suggest cheat or a relationship breakup.    3    Writing cards or notes while visiting South Korea, be mindful of your pen’s ink color. Writing a person’s name in red ink traditionally suggests that the person has passed away.

    4    If you are invited to someone’s home for a meal, it’s recommended that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes later than the requested time. When having a meal in Egypt, don’t use the salt shaker(调味瓶)which means that you find the meal terrible. Japan is a very polite nation, and their politeness extends to the mealtime use of chopsticks. According to Japanese custom, it’s considered ill-mannered to point or play with chopsticks.    5    Using the end that touches your mouth is extremely offensive(冒犯的), not to mention the fact that it’s unhygienic (不卫生的).

A．When selecting a present in the Netherlands, dont buy kitchen knives or scissors.
B．Punctuality is considered to be good manners all over the world.
C．When traveling, it’s important to learn about the customs of the global village.
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E．While eating, use the opposite end of your chopsticks to secure food from a shared plate.
F．Being early or on time is viewed as being rude in Venezuela.
G．Traditionally, red carnations are placed on the tombs of the dead.
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