Festivities
[E1][E2][F1]Europeans are usually fascinated by Indian festivals and their bewitching atmospheres. Among the most important festivals we can mention: Dussehra lasts 9 days and celebrates the victory of Good over Evil which, according to different traditions, is represented disguised as a ten-headed monster or the demon Mahistiasura. In the state of Himachal, during this celebration, they organize a fair in which deities are brought in procession surrounded by hundreds of lights and colours. Deepavali which means “an array of lamps” represents the festival par excellence as it is celebrated by Indians all over the world, without any difference. This festival commemorates the night in which people light up their houses to welcome the return of Lord Rama and his relatives after 14 years. Holi, similarly to Dussehra, symbolizes the advent of spring. Indeed, the night before the full moon, hundreds of people set a bonfire to burn the residual dead leaves and branches from the winter and throw coloured water to each other. Beside representing a hymn to peace and youth, this festival is also the occasion of burning the Lord Kama, the Hindu Cupido’s equivalent. Janmashtami, celebrated especially by Hindus, commemorates Lord Krishna’s birthday in Mathura, one of the most sacred Indian places. Ganesh Chathurthy: Lord Ganesha, the elephant headed God, present in homes and offices, is thought to give wisdom and wealth to human beings and, for that reason, his birth is celebrated all over India. Cultural Studies Focus: Jigsaw activity about Indian festivals. Grammar Focus: Consult the chart[E1] and ask and give information about when Indian festivities take place. Pay attention to express dates correctly. If you need more exercise about Ordinal Number…[E1]. If you need more practice about the months of the year…[E2]. I think that.... the language used in the text is ..... easy; quite complex; difficult. the language used in the web sites is.... easy quite complex; difficult. I found difficult... I liked....
[E1][E2][F1]Europeans are usually fascinated by Indian festivals and their bewitching atmospheres. Among the most important festivals we can mention:
Dussehra lasts 9 days and celebrates the victory of Good over Evil which, according to different traditions, is represented disguised as a ten-headed monster or the demon Mahistiasura.
In the state of Himachal, during this celebration, they organize a fair in which deities are brought in procession surrounded by hundreds of lights and colours.
Deepavali which means “an array of lamps” represents the festival par excellence as it is celebrated by Indians all over the world, without any difference. This festival commemorates the night in which people light up their houses to welcome the return of Lord Rama and his relatives after 14 years.
Holi, similarly to Dussehra, symbolizes the advent of spring. Indeed, the night before the full moon, hundreds of people set a bonfire to burn the residual dead leaves and branches from the winter and throw coloured water to each other.
Beside representing a hymn to peace and youth, this festival is also the occasion of burning the Lord Kama, the Hindu Cupido’s equivalent.
Janmashtami, celebrated especially by Hindus, commemorates Lord Krishna’s birthday in Mathura, one of the most sacred Indian places.
Ganesh Chathurthy: Lord Ganesha, the elephant headed God, present in homes and offices, is thought to give wisdom and wealth to human beings and, for that reason, his birth is celebrated all over India.
Cultural Studies Focus:
Jigsaw activity about Indian festivals.
Grammar Focus:
Consult the chart[E1] and ask and give information about when Indian festivities take place. Pay attention to express dates correctly.
If you need more exercise about Ordinal Number…[E1].
If you need more practice about the months of the year…[E2].
I think that....
the language used in the text is .....
easy;
quite complex;
difficult.
the language used in the web sites is....
easy
I found difficult...
I liked....
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