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Do you know the traditional festivals in which countries? Write 3-5 articles.
Myanmar-splashing water and playing
Myanmar New Year falls on the last day of the Songkran Festival in mid-April every year. Therefore, the Songkran Festival and the New Year have been combined. The Songkran Festival usually lasts three or four days. On the second day of the festival, men, women and children have the habit of washing their hair. Unless it coincides with their birthdays, they will change to the third day. During the festival, no matter in the city or in the countryside, everyone is dressed in costumes and splashing water on each other to show the intention of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new. Some people use cherry blossom branches, dip silver bowls in water soaked in rose petals and gently shake them on others. More people like to splash the whole bucket and basin, or even spray it with a hose. Children who attack adults with water guns will not be scolded. The more people are splashed, the happier they are. On the contrary, if people don't splash water during the Songkran Festival, the New Year will be unlucky. The annual Songkran Festival is also a good opportunity for young people to socialize in the beautiful scenery, and many young people take this opportunity to form a good marriage.
There are different legends about the origin of the Songkran Festival in Myanmar. There is a saying: One year, the king of Myanmar met a fairy in his palace. He was so happy that he ordered people to mix spices and clear water and sprinkle them on the officials of the civil and military forces to show that they would bid farewell to the old and welcome the new and accept good luck.
Cambodia-piling up sand dunes for a bumper harvest
Cambodia takes Sakyamuni's birth date as the epoch, and the annual New Year falls in May of the Buddhist calendar and from April 14 to 16 of the Gregorian calendar. During the New Year, Buddhist five-color flags and white crocodile-shaped flags are hung in the temple. People dressed in festive costumes worship in groups in the temple, and five or seven sand dunes surround the temple under the guidance of elders, wishing Man Cang a good harvest.
Nepal-idolatry
The New Year in Nepal is also in April of the solar calendar, also known as Hanukkah. On New Year's Day, people first bathe and put on holiday costumes, then put the king's sword at the foot of the statue, and then put the statue on a beautifully decorated large float, marching in the streets and accepting people's worship.
Philippines-Commemorating National Heroes
The day when the national hero Jose Rizal died in the Philippines-65438+February 30th in Gregorian calendar is regarded as "New Year's Day". On New Year's Day, people set up colorful archways with evergreen trees all over the market to form a band to March along the street. Colorful yangko teams danced in the sound of gongs and drums, and firecrackers were heard endlessly, showing a lively and festive atmosphere. Every household entertains guests with refreshments, fruits and melon seeds. Various festivals will last for a week.
Japan-Ring the bell 108 times
The Japanese used to spend two New Years, that is, New Year's Day and Spring Festival, which is similar to the situation in our country now. Only in modern times did it change to a new calendar year. On New Year's Eve, the Japanese call it "New Year's Eve". On New Year's Eve, the Japanese also have the custom of celebrating the New Year. People eat buckwheat noodles and watch TV programs arranged for the New Year. The solo competition between male and female singers is the most popular. At midnight, the temple is filled with cigarettes and the bell rings, often knocking 108. It is said that this is because there is a saying in the Buddhist scriptures that "hearing the bell is troublesome." The Japanese believe that every time you knock on the door, you will get rid of one kind of trouble, and knocking 108 times means clearing all troubles. After the bell rings, people flock to shrines and temples, burn incense and worship Buddha, and sign fortune-telling, which is called "the first visit". It is estimated that about 80 million people visit the shrine from midnight to New Year's Day every year. On the morning of New Year's Day, the whole family arranged to drink Tu Su wine in turn from young to old, and taste herring roe, black beans and dried fish cooked with slightly sweet soy sauce. It is said that these auspicious foods will bring prosperity and health to future generations.
The Japanese call the first day of New Year's Day "Zhengri", and the day 1 month 1 to 3 is called "Sanhe Day". On Sunday, the younger generation will go to their parents' home to pay New Year's greetings, and then go to relatives and friends' home to pay New Year's greetings. I am used to eating rice cake soup, which the Japanese call "miscellaneous cooking". During the Spring Festival, a straw rope or a circle made of straw rope is often pulled up above the door of every household, which is called "banknote-linked rope" or "banknote-linked decoration". Some also put some pine and bamboo, which is called "door pine". Many companies set up memorial archways with pine, bamboo and plums, which are novel in design and unique in style to celebrate. People also put paper-cuts of animals symbolizing longevity inside and outside the house, such as cranes and turtles, to pray for peace. At the same time, according to the zodiac, carve a new year and give gifts to each other. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications also issued a large number of "New Year stamps" with pictures of the New Year. Whether individuals or groups, exchanging New Year cards has become the most popular way to congratulate each other. The Japanese call it a "flying kite", which means deep affection in the distance. Whoever receives more new year cards in the new year will feel that the new year has a bright future, prosperous wealth and special joy. In the new year, the habit of visiting New Year among neighbors, relatives, friends and children is still prevalent. The first sentence when we meet is "Happy New Year".
Singapore-visiting relatives and friends
On New Year's Eve in Singapore, children have the habit of observing the old age. After offering sacrifices to their ancestors, they don't go to bed until midnight when their parents set off firecrackers. Get up early on New Year's Day and happily get a "red envelope" (lucky money) from your elders. During the Spring Festival, people like to eat sweet rice cakes made of fried glutinous rice and brown sugar. The lion and dragon dance team formed by the association performed along the street. Men, women and children are dressed in costumes and visit relatives and friends with gifts.
India-red forehead
Indian artists make headshots in Bangalore. When the New Year comes, local people will hang this colorful head at home because they believe it can drive away demons.
Indians will put up all kinds of beautiful pictures in front of every house before New Year's Eve. On the morning of New Year's Day, people go out to pay New Year greetings to the elderly and their relatives and friends with elaborate lanterns and red envelopes. Congratulate each other when they meet, with red powder on their foreheads. Young people put red ink into a water gun and shoot it at relatives and friends to express their congratulations and good luck for the New Year. In some parts of India, people welcome the New Year by fasting for one day and one night. From the wee hours of New Year's Day to midnight. Moreover, in the first five days of China New Year, the Indian epic Ramayana (meaning Ramayana Parade) will be staged everywhere. The person who plays the hero in the epic will "fight" with the paper giant, hit it with a lit arrow, and the paper giant will catch fire in the cheers of the audience.
Korea-Flying kites and playing springboard
On New Year's Day, Koreans will have a reunion dinner and have other activities, such as offering sacrifices and praying. Most boys fly kites, while girls jump on the springboard.
Argentina-"Flower Sea" Bath
When Argentines celebrate the New Year, there is a very elegant and wonderful activity. They think water is the most sacred. Every New Year's Day, Argentina in the southern hemisphere is in the midsummer season. The whole family went to the river for a "New Year bath" to wash away all the filth. Before entering the water, sprinkle a basket of petals on the water, then jump into the "flower water" to bathe and wipe the whole body with bright petals for happiness and good luck.
Paraguay-cold meal for five days
Paraguayans set the first five days of the new year as cold rice day, and no one cooks. When New Year's Day comes, the church bell rings, and then we make a fire to cook and have a hearty meal, wishing each other a happy New Year. This habit is related to the history of the country. When Paraguay was ruled by foreigners, the people of China rose up. The war lasted for a year, and food was scarce and at a critical juncture. After that, reinforcements arrived in time, and there was no food supplement on New Year's Day. In order to commemorate the hardships of the past, there is a custom of cold food and cooking on New Year's Day, so as not to forget.
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