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课件网) Unit 4 Time to celebrate Starting out P63 1 2 3 watch a video and talk about some special festivals and holidays around the world. Learning Objectives In this class, you will learn about an important festival in China--the National Day. look at pictures and talk about some Chinese festivals. Different countries have their own festivals and holidays. In this unit, let's explore different ways to celebrate. What is the festival in the picture It’s the National Day. What do you know about the festival The National Day is the birthday of China. On October 1st, people will hold flag-raising ceremonies (升旗仪式) and set off fireworks to celebrate the day. It is a public holiday, and many people take the chance to travel or spend time with family. Activity 1 Look at the pictures and answer the questions. 1. What are the festivals in the pictures The Water-Splashing Festival The Tomb-Sweeping Day The Naadam Festival splash /spl / v. 朝……泼洒 sweep /swi p/ v. 打扫，清除 那达慕 Activity 1 2. What do you know about these festivals The Water-Splashing Festival The Water-Splashing Festival, celebrated by the Dai people in Yunnan, China, is a major event that marks their New Year. It is usually on April 13th or 15th. It’s a time to have fun and get together with three main activities: 1. The festival starts with paying respects at Buddhist temples. 2. People splash water on each other. It is a fun way to wish good luck and clean the old year. 3. People will perform traditional dances like the Peacock Dance (孔雀舞) and the Elephant Foot Drum Dance (象脚鼓舞 ). Activity 1 2. What do you know about these festivals The Tomb-Sweeping Day is one of China’s most important traditional festivals. It is usually on April 4th or 5th. It is a day for honoring ancestors (祭祖) and remembering the deceased (缅怀逝者). Here are some main activities on that day: 1. People will go to clean the tomb area, remove weeds, and offer food, flowers, or libations (奠酒). 2. On the public holiday, people have time to travel or stay with families. The Tomb-Sweeping Day Activity 1 2. What do you know about these festivals The Naadam Festival is an important festival in Mongolia. It happens every year in July, usually from the 11th to the 13th. The main events are wrestling (摔跤), horse racing (赛马) and archery (射箭). There’s also traditional clothing, food, and a chance to meet locals. It’s not just about sports. It’s a way to honor the past and bring people together. It’s so important that UNESCO (联合国教科文组织) recognized it as a cultural treasure (文化瑰宝). The Naadam Festival Activity 1 3. What other Chinese festivals do you know The Dragon Boat Festival The Mid-autumn Festival The Spring Festival The Lantern Festival Activity 1 The Dragon Boat Festival The Mid-autumn Festival The Spring Festival The Lantern Festival 4. What do you know about these festivals Name Time Activities Meanings Activity 2 Watc ... ...
