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when they are well-organized. The number of participants (=members) at the Xiamen Marathon is
growing larger every year, and at the same time the event is becoming more famous. Last year, the
World Fair took place in Shanghai, and the organizers used the history of the event to promote it.
They compared the main exhibition building to the Eiffel Tower that was assembled (=put
together = built) in 1889 for the World Fair in France. I think that advertising for an event is a key
strategy when it comes to making it a success.
2. What kinds of local events are common in your culture?
Well, I can think of a few local events happening in most Chinese cities. First, before or
during most festivals, some associations organize parades in the streets to celebrate the New Year.
Some local artists often perform the famous lion and dragon dance on New Year's Day. Two weeks
after Spring Festival, most cities arrange a display of lanterns in the streets. This attracts many
people, and streets are usually very crowded on that day. In addition, many senior citizens get
together and put on a performance to promote Chinese opera and Chinese puppet shows. All these
events happen most commonly around Spring Festival. On Dragon Boat Festival, local groups will
take part in rowing competitions. At other times, cities might organize different exhibitions or
sports events, like a marathon for example.
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