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Here are some must-know festivals from a handbook which you cannot miss in some Asian countries.
Singapore Night Festival
Aug 17—25 The annual Singapore Night Festival is a celebration of the island nation's arts and cultural heritage (遗产). A highlight of the festival is the interactive light show that transforms 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 displays. 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 return home in search of their loved ones. Vietnamese pay homage (敬意) to their ancestors 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 inaugurated (创立) in 2010 in conjunction with the city's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has become one of the region's important cultural festivals, showing myriad events that include musical performances, art exhibitions and film screenings taking place across multiple venues. http:// www. georgetownfestival. Com
1. The celebration of Singapore Night Festival lasts _____.
A. eight days B. nine days
C. ten days D. eleven days
2. Which festival will you ignore or miss if you are only interested in arts and culture?
A.Singapore Night Festival. B.Tet Trung Nguyen.
C.Royal Floria. D.George Town Festival.
3. Where can we probably find out more information about the festivals?
A. From a handbook. B. From a magazine.
C. From UNESCO. D. From the websites.
