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Looking for something entertaining to do? Check out some wonderful festivals around the world.
Koningsdag --- The Netherland
Kongingsdag or King’s Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is celebrated on 27 April ( 26 April if the 27th is a Sunday), the date marking the birth of King Willem-Alexander. Orange is the national color, and streets become a sea of feather boas(围巾) and body paint as crowds gather in the plazas and on the 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 National Elephant Day --- Thailand
Thai National Elephant Day is a national holiday in Thailand. Thai National Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13th of every year since 1998. Because the elephant is the national animal of Thailand, it is highly respected and treasured. During the festivals elephants are honored during a ceremony in which they are fed with bananas, other fruit, and sugarcane.
The Fire Festival --- Shetland
On the last Tuesday of January the entire town of Lerwick, Shetland is in flames. At the festival, you’ll find yourself sitting, dancing, or stumbling around the largest bonfire you’ve never 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 activities, and don’t worry about making it to work next day ------ it’s a national holiday !
Holi ---India
Holi, the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of India’s most important holidays. On the last full moon day 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.
21. The festival celebrated on March 13th in Thailand is held to ___________.
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
22. Why don’t people have to worry about working the day after the Fire Festival?
A. Because people are allowed to sleep at work next day.
B. Because the activities are too simple to get people tired.
C. Because people don’t have to go to work next day.
D. Because the festival ends very early at night.
23. Where should you go if you are interested in the Festival of Colors?
A. India B. Shetland C. Thailand D. The Netherlands
