As one of the oldest ethnic groups in China, Yao people are     1     (wide) distributed across the southern part of the country. Every year on the 16th day of the     2     (ten) month of the traditional Chinese calendar, Yao people gather to worship their ancestor-King Pan-through song and dance. This day marks the Panwang Festival, a grand celebration that     3     (symbol) the essence and continuation of Yao traditional culture.

The Panwang Festival has     4     recorded history of more than 1, 700 years. There is a fixed procedure,     5     the first step is to make offerings to Panwang. Altars are set up and idols     6     (hang). After three fires of a musket and a chorus of firecrackers, elders offer sacrifices such as pig heads, sticky rice cakes, chicken, and wine at the altars in front of the idols. People bow their heads in silent prayers as a sign of respect and remembrance.

With no     7     (write) language of their own, the history and culture of the Yao ethnic group have been passed down through the generations orally     8     the form of songs, legends and stories. The “Panwang Song”, also known as the “Great Panwang Song”, is an epic and comprehensive collection of Yao poetry. The song covers a wide range of topics     9     (include) mythology, legends and ancient events, and encompasses everyday aspects of life.

In May 2006, the Panwang Festival was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists. The Panwang Festival has evolved beyond being solely a     10     (celebrate) for the Yao people, and it now attracts numerous tourists who come to experience Yao culture during this period.

China International Culture Association, a key sponsor of “Happy Chinese New Year”, called for rabbit-themed mascot (吉祥物) design for the Year of the Rabbit,     1     started on Jan. 22, 2023, according to the traditional Chinese calendar.

The     2     (collect) design went through four stages of evaluation, and the winner was told at the end of 2022. “Happy Chinese New Year” is known for     3     series of cultural activities held in numerous countries     4     (introduce) the lunar New Year culture and bring the joys of Chinese New Year to everybody throughout the world. The Year of the Rabbit is considered as one of the     5     (lucky) signs of the Chinese Zodiac (生肖). It is traditional Chinese     6     (believe) that the Chinese Rabbit will live a long, peaceful life filled with beauty and love.

The design competition     7     (hold) for the first time to create a memorable and     8     (cultural) fresh experience for the globe. The interested     9     (party) could check out details and know more information at https://ishijue.com/, the official website     10     the competition.

If you haven’t gotten the chance to experience the Lantern Festival in China     1     person, you have another chance. The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square is back and     2    (bright) than ever. The lanterns will light up Franklin Square from June 21 to August 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. with more than 30 larger-than-life brightly coloured displays.

“Today, the Lantern Festival     3    (hold) each year in China. Each major Chinese city has     4    (it) own light show which attracts millions of visitors and tourists. During the Chinese New Year, families go out to view the beautiful lanterns     5    (create) by Chinese artists. Each display tells a legend or symbolizes     6     old Chinese story,” according to a Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival press release.

The last Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival     7    (take) place in 2019, and in 2022 guests saw new performances     8     include Chinese folk dances and the mysterious bianlian (face-changing). There were three 30-minute performances each night of the festival and these performances were free with festival admission.

“One of the     9    (reason) that it is so important to hold this festival again is for Chinatown. We hope that you visit China town before and after the festival and encourage your friends     10    (visit) it,” Amy Needle, CEO and President of Historic Philadelphia, said.

The full moon lights up the sky on the evening of the Lantern Festival. The festival, which falls     1     the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar, marks the end of more than two weeks of Chinese New Year     2     (celebrate) each year.

Solving “lantern riddles” is among the many popular traditional activities for the festival, which include eating tangyuan, enjoying the full moon, and     3     (lose) in colorful lighted lanterns. These guessing games     4     (refer) to as lantern riddles because they involve riddles     5     (write) on lanterns or on slips of paper attached to lanterns. They often contain messages of great     6     (wise) and good fortune, and give children and others of all ages the opportunity to have fun while practicing language and problem-analyzing skills. A good many of     7     classic riddles connect with Chinese characters, historical figures, literary references, or names of cities and other places in China. People must guess the answer by thinking about the     8     (variety) meanings of the words and phrases that make up the riddle.     9     (basic), a tip may be provided, such as indicating     10     the answer is a person, a place, or a thing.

It is true that festivals are important. Festivals provide an opportunity to create new memories. Different cultures have different festivals,     1     the joy and excitement are the same. For adults, celebrations are a way of taking a break from dull routines. For kids, this is the perfect time     2     (learn) and enrich their lives with knowledge.

Festivals play a significant role in a     3     (child) life. While being a part of celebrations, children experience occasions that bring them happiness and create great memories. Additionally, every festival has a rich backstory,     4     has numerous lessons and values to teach. Historical and geographical contexts related to festivals explain why we celebrate festivals     5     specific customs.

Celebrations bring people together. They help develop community pride and contribute to the     6     (belief) and feelings of togetherness. Thus, festivals are a significant time for kids to connect with extended families, neighbors, and community members. Kids learn the importance of unity when they     7     (active) participate and contribute to making the celebration     8     (success).

Festivals are a good opportunity for kids to meet people from all walks of life. As a result, children can learn different characters of social behavior by     9     (talk) with the people around them. During these times, kids get a chance to meet new friends. Moreover, there     10     (be) plenty of opportunities for kids to exchange thoughts and these interactions will help them develop social skills.

The 22nd “Meet in Beijing” International Arts Festival     1     (greet) arts lovers in the capital with an Olympic theme as the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games approach.

As a major     2     (culture) event of the Beijing 2022 Winter Games, the arts festival will mix Olympic culture     3     arts from around the world. It will cover five major sections—performing arts, visual arts, film screening, urban events     4     Olympic celebration activities. The performing arts section will bring to stage around 100     5     (perform) from 22 counties and regions, both online and offline.

A grand gala (文艺晚会)     6     (title) See You in Beijing will kick off the festival at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center,     7     is expected to bring traditional performing arts back to life through new stage technologies. Repertoire (节目单) includes Let it Go, and a pipa solo The Winter Tune, which will create     8     immersive visual effect with XR technology.

As part of highlights from international shows, the opera Carmen and the ballet classic La Traviata     9     (screen) at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. Other wonderful programs will be broadcast online on major Chinese video platforms     10     (include) Tencent, iQiyi and Youku.