Sample Answers:
1. Tell me about the most important festival in your country.
The most important festival in my country is Tet, the Lunar New Year holiday. It begins on the first day of the lunar calendar and lasts for 3 to 5 days. We prepare for the holiday by cooking special foods, cleaning our homes, and returning to our hometowns if we live in other provinces.
2. What special food and activities are connected with this festival?
Some of the special foods we prepare for Tet include traditional braised pork with eggs and sticky rice cakes. On the first day of the holiday, we exchange New Year’s wishes, and children and elders in the family receive red envelopes containing lucky money.
3. What do you most enjoy about it?
I love the festive atmosphere: stores are decorated in red and yellow, houses are cleaned and organized, and supermarkets are packed with people and families buying food, clothes, and gifts. It’s so exciting!
4. Do you think festivals are important for a country?
Yes, they are important in many ways. For local people, festivals provide a break from work, a chance to enjoy festive activities, and an opportunity to practice traditional customs. For the economy, festivals attract international tourists and help to grow the hospitality and tourism industries in the country.
