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Step 1
So, which festival is your favourite?
You can choose one of the festivals below, or discover another on your own!
Mardi Gras (New Orleans, USA)
Day of the Dead (Mexico)
Carnival (Venice)
Oktoberfest (Germany)
Festival of Lanterns (China)
St Patrick's Day (Ireland)
Diwali (India)
Step 2
Let’s get to know the festivals!
Can you find out more about the following?
- Where is the festival celebrated, and when?
- What is the origin or history of the celebration?
- How do people prepare for the festival?
- What are the key customs and traditions?
- What types of food, music, and clothing are involved?
- Why is this festival important to the people who celebrate it?
Step 3
Time to get creative!
Now that you have all the information handy, organize your findings into a fun and creative presentation, including:
a. A short video with pictures from the festival, narrating key facts about all we need to know about it
b. A craft project representing a typical element of the festival you selected (e.g., a Diwali lantern, a mask from the Carnival in Venice)
Step 4
Present away!
Are your projects ready? Time to present them to the class! Remember to explain the history, customs, and cultural significance of the festival you researched. Feel free to share any personal thoughts on what you found interesting or surprising!
