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Here are some must-know festivals from a handbook which you cannot miss in some Asia 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(花卉的） shows. 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 to their ancestors(祖先) 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 first celebrated in 2010, when the city was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has become one of the region’s important cultural festivals, showing wonderful events that include musical performances, art exhibitions and film screenings taking place across multiple venues. http://www.georgetownfestival. com
21. The celebration of Singapore Night Festival lasts______.
A. eleven days B. ten days C. nine days D. eight days
22. Which festival has nothing to do with arts ?
A. Singapore Night Festival. B. Tet Trung Nguyen.
C. Royal Floria. D. George Town Festival.
23. Where can we probably find out more information about the festivals?
A. From the websites. B. From a magazine.
C. From UNESCO. D. From a handbook.
