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I must admit that these festivals are getting a little bit old. You know, other than eating, we don't
do much, and what I sometimes dislike is that it's the same deal every year. On the other hand,
spending time with friends could be a bit more
exciting. We could go out to dinner or sing at a
karaoke bar. We might play games, drink a little, or even travel. Usually it is okay to spend time
with friends on birthdays, but family always comes first for traditional festivals.
2. Do you think that family celebrations will become less common in the future ?
Well, no, family celebrations will always take place in China, because they reflect our history
and our culture. However, I think that the way we celebrate will change in the future, because
young people like me will not want to celebrate in the same way every single year. I mean, last
Spring Festival, I stayed home for a week, eating and watching TV every single night. I did it
because my parents expect me to hang out with them, but in the future, when I get married, I will
try to take advantage of the holiday to travel or at least go out and have some fun. I guess it also
depends on if my parents live with me or not.
3. What kind of national events are celebrated in your country?
We have many different festivals in my country. The year starts with Spring Festival, and then two
weeks later we hold the Lantern Festival which marks the end of the holiday season. In April there
is Tomb Sweeping Festival when we commemorate our ancestors
.
In May everyone gets a few
days off because of International Labor Day. And there is also Dragon Boat Festival in May or
June according to the lunar calendar. In September there is Mid-Autumn Festival when we eat the
famous moon cakes. Actually every festival requires people to eat different specialties
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On Dragon
Boat Day, everyone enjoys rice dumplings we call "zongzi." The first week of October, we all get
one week off to celebrate National Day, the foundation of the People's Republic of China. We have
festivals all year round
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