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Here are some must-know festivals from a handbook which you cannot miss in some Asia countries.
Singapore Night Festival
Aug.17-25 The annual Singapore Night Festival is a celebration of the island nation’s arts andcultural heritage (遗产). A highlightofthefestival istheinteractivelightshowthattransforms the front of surrounding buildings into artistic wonders. http://www.nightfestival.com
Royal Floria
Aug. 25-Sep. 2 This year’s event marks the 10th anniversary of the Royal Floria in Putrajaya, with more than 400,000 floral(花卉的） shows. Floral designers and landscape architects from 10 countries are set to show their talent with their arts and cultural creations. http://www.floriaputrajaya. com
Tet Trung Nguyen
Aug.25 It is believed that during Tet Trung Nguyen (Ghost Festival), spirits of the dead returnhomeinsearch oftheirlovedones.Vietnamesepay homagetotheirancestors(祖先) during
the festivals by preparing feasts as prayer offerings. http://www.vietnamtourism.com
George Town Festival
Aug. 4-Sep. 2 The George Town Festival was first celebrated in 2010, when the city was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has become one of the region’s important cultural festivals, showing wonderful events that include musical performances, art exhibitions and film screenings taking place across multiple venues. http://www.georgetownfestival.com
1. The celebration of Singapore NightFestivallasts .
A.eleven days B. tendays
C.ninedays D. eightdays
2. Which festival has nothing to do with arts?
A. SingaporeNight Festival. B. Tet TrungNguyen.
C.Royal Floria. D. George TownFestival.
3. Where can we probably find out more information about thefestivals?
A. Fromthewebsites. B. From amagazine.
C.From UNESCO. D. From a handbook.
