You are going to give a talk about festivals and celebrations. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences).
Remember to say:
• why people celebrate festivals
• what popular festivals are in your country
• how festivals bring people together
• your favorite festival or celebration
You have to talk continuously.
People celebrate festivals for various reasons, primarily to honor cultural traditions, religious beliefs, or historical events. Festivals provide a break from daily routines and offer opportunities for joy and relaxation. They also serve as a means to pass down cultural heritage from one generation to the next, keeping traditions alive in an ever-changing world.
In my country, we have several popular festivals. The most significant is our New Year celebration, which involves family gatherings, traditional foods, and fireworks. We also have a harvest festival in autumn, where people express gratitude for the year’s crops through various rituals and feasts. Another important celebration is our Independence Day, marked by parades, concerts, and patriotic displays.
Festivals play a crucial role in bringing people together. They create a sense of community and shared identity, as people unite in common celebrations regardless of their backgrounds. During festivals, families and friends often gather, strengthening bonds and creating lasting memories. Even strangers can find common ground in the shared experience of a festival, fostering a sense of belonging and social cohesion.
My favorite festival is the autumn harvest celebration. I love how it transforms our town with colorful decorations and the aroma of seasonal foods. It’s a time when our entire community comes together, with local farmers showcasing their produce and artisans displaying traditional crafts. The festival includes music performances, dance competitions, and games that everyone can participate in. What I appreciate most is how it connects us to our agricultural roots and reminds us of the importance of nature in our lives. It’s a joyful time that I look forward to each year, not just for the fun activities, but also for the sense of unity and gratitude it instills in our community.
festivals — фестивали, праздники
celebrate — праздновать
cultural traditions — культурные традиции
religious beliefs — религиозные верования
historical events — исторические события
joy and relaxation — радость и отдых
cultural heritage — культурное наследие
keeping traditions alive — сохранение традиций
New Year celebration — празднование Нового года
family gatherings — семейные собрания
traditional foods — традиционные блюда
fireworks — фейерверки
harvest festival — праздник урожая
rituals — ритуалы
feasts — пиры
Independence Day — День независимости
parades — парады
concerts — концерты
patriotic displays — патриотические демонстрации
sense of community — чувство общности
shared identity — общая идентичность
common celebrations — общие празднования
strengthening bonds — укрепление связей
creating lasting memories — создание долговечных воспоминаний
shared experience — общий опыт
sense of belonging — чувство принадлежности
social cohesion — социальная сплоченность
colorful decorations — красочные украшения
seasonal foods — сезонные блюда
music performances — музыкальные выступления
dance competitions — танцевальные соревнования
sense of unity — чувство единства
gratitude — благодарность