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What festival was going on when Jesus was born?
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration by billions of people around the world.
Which festival do people usually celebrate with a big roast turkey?
Thanksgiving Day
This festival takes place on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
Dragon Boat Festival
This festival is celebrated with thousands of sky lanterns lights in Taiwan.
Taiwan Lantern Festival
Falling on the first full moon of the Lunar New Year (26 February 2021), this Festival is held to bid farewell to the previous year. Huge, brightly-lit lanterns of all shapes and sizes can be found as part of a parade in Tsim Sha Tsui. The lanterns stay on display for about a month.
Spring Lantern Festival
Name the biggest festival in the World
Carnival (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
What's the festival which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion?
Easter
This is also known as the Water Festival. It is celebrated in Thailand as the traditional New Years Day.
Songkran festival
This festival is usually celebrated around April and it is a spring celebration in Japan.
Cherry Blossom festival
This ancient Hindu festival, also known as “the festival of colours” or “the festival of love,” celebrates the end of winter and the victory of good over evil.
Holi festival
(India, Nepal and Pakistan)
What is your favourite festival?
Student's response.
Which festival do we get red packets in Hong Kong?
Chinese New Year
It is an Indian festival and it is the festival of lights.
Diwali festival
The day for loved ones. Gifts especially roses are exchanged to show and express their love. It is celebrated on 14 February annually.
Valentine's Day
More than 70 temples dedicated to Tin Hau, goddess of the sea, are scattered across Hong Kong and stand as a testament to the territory’s rich maritime heritage. The festival is held in April or May according to the lunar calendar (27 April 2021). The biggest celebration is out in Yuen Long.
Tin Hau Festival
Which city celebrates Ice Festival?
Harbin, China. It is called Harbin International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival.
People in Asia celebrate a festival like the American or Canadian Thanksgiving, which involves a time for giant feast with family.
Mid-autumn festival
Local children in this island are dressed in traditional costumes and are hoisted in the air on poles and paraded through the streets.
Cheung Chau Bun festival
It's a Spanish festival. People throw tomatoes and get involved in a tomato fight purely for entertainment purposes.
La Tomatina festival. It is a Spanish festival.
On 5 May 1862, the Mexican army successfully defeated the French army in the battle of Puebla. In this regard, this day is celebrated every year on 5th May. In this celebration, you can see food, music, folkloric dance, parades and battle reenactments.
Cinco de Mayo – USA
Which country in Asia has the most festivals?
Speaking both regional and national events, India has the most festivals.
This festival marks the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The celebrations include fireworks display over Victoria Harbour.
Chinese National Day
This is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place in Pilton, Somerset, in England.
Glastonbury Festival
It is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
St. Patrick's Day.
If you get a chance to attend this festival, you will see everyone wearing interesting masks and costumes. Parties, parades, and fashion shows are held every night to enjoy this festival. It has lasted for 900 years.
This is a Venice Carnival. Carnevale di Venezia - Italy.