Page 13 - Preliminary Training for Personnel Newly Passed the Civil Service Examinations (Practical English for Civil Servants - for Junior Civil Servants)

Practical English for Civil Servants - for Junior Civil Servants

H: If you like historic monuments and traditional folk festivals, then

you must not miss the Lunar New Year Festival and the Lantern
Festival.

Moreover, the Taiwan Lantern Festival next year will be held in

Fullerton City!

The closing ceremony is a multi-sensory and interactive
large-scale light show involving light and sound, providing

participants with a unique and exciting experience.

C: My Taiwanese friend said that the Lantern Festival is a lively

folk cultural festival. In addition to yuanxiao foods, there are
activities such as lantern displaying and riddle guessing.

H: Flying sky lanterns is a famous traditional activity in northern
Taiwan during the Lantern Festival. People usually write their
wishes on the lanterns for the coming year.

C: Then we have to write, "WORLD PEACE, END COVID" on a sky
lantern!

H: Speaking of the local traditions of the Lantern Festival, sky
lanterns will be launched at Pingxi ( 平溪 ) in northern Taiwan.

In southern Taiwan, people celebrate the Lantern Festival by

setting off beehive fireworks in Yanshui ( 鹽水 ).

Should you choose to attend the beehive fireworks activities, it
is recommended that you’re equipped head-to-toe protective

gear and practice caution!

C: It sounds very appealing!

J: What fun to travel to Fullerton City!

H: It is definitely worth the trip!

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