Unit 5: Festivals In Vietnam - Skills 1

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below Situated in Huong Son Site, Hanoi, Huong Pagoda complex is considered _________ (1) one among centers of Buddhism in Vietnam. Huong Pagoda Festival is a Buddhist festival held annually and lasts three months, _________ (2) the 6th day of Lunar New Year to the 6th day of the third lunar month in the year. Huong Pagoda Festival is very different from other traditional festivals in Vietnam that recreational activities aren’t central part of the festival. Each year, thousands visitors from all regions in the country and foreign tourists as well _________ (3) to Huong Pagoda at the time of festival. However, their aim is to visit scenic setting of Huong Pagoda (so-called Huong Son Pagoda) and pray for themselves and their family When _________ (4) Huong Pagoda, everyone brings a lavish tray of sacrifice to offer Buddha, who is worshipped at Huong Tich Pagoda. After an incense-offering liturgy, each will eat a piece of their sacrifice in order _________ (5) luck from Buddha. Visiting Huong Pagoda Festival and visiting pagodas in general have become a beautiful custom of Vietnamese people in the beginning of Lunar New Year.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions Nha Trang Carnival – Exciting Times in June! Join the opening ceremony – an impressive show giving the history of Nha Trang, a city with a good climate provided by nature. Then comes the firework display, which lights up the whole city, followed by the street carnival the next morning. You will also like various traditional, musical performances by the Viet, the Cham, and other ethnic peoples, in addition to performances of songs about the sea. The following day brings the excitement of sea swimming, yachting, boating, and wind-surfing events. When the night falls, the public dances begin – you are welcome to join in! Don’t miss this colorful mix of cultures!