Work in pairs. Look at the photos and answer the following questions.
1. What can you see in the photos?
2. In which part of Vietnam might the festival occur?
Listen to part of the programme “Charming Viet Nam”. Fill in each blank with no more than TWO words.
Listen again and tick (v) T (True) or F (False).
| T | F | |
| 1. Ok Om Bok is the Moon Worshipping Festival. | ||
| 2. On the night of the festival, the elders talk about their wishes. | ||
| 3. There are lantern contests at the festival. | ||
| 4. Tourists should wear informal clothes when attending the worshipping ceremony. |
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F
Work in groups. Read the following pieces of advice for tourists at the Ok Om Bok Festival. Put them in the correct column.
a. dress up for the Moon God offering ceremony
b. keep quiet when the monks and the elders are talking
c. climb on the animal statues in the temple groundd. show respect to the monks and the elders
e. refuse young rice when the elders offer it to you
f. litter the temple ground
Do (Nên làm) | Don’ts (Không nên làm) |
- dress up for the Moon God offering ceremony (ăn mặc đẹp cho buổi lễ cúng trăng) - keep quiet when the monks and the elders are talking. (giữ trật tự khi các nhà sư và những người lớn tuổi nói chuyện) - show respect to the monks and the elders. (thể hiện sự tôn trọng đến các nhà sư và những người lớn tuổi) | - climb on the animal statues in the temple ground (trèo lên các tượng động vật trong sân đền) - refuse young rice when the elders offer it to you (từ chối phần cốm mà người lớn cho) - litter the temple ground (xả rác trong sân đền) |
Tom sent you an email. Read part of his email below.
“... Guess what! My dad is taking me with him to Soc Trang Province. We will be there during the Ok Om Bok Festival. What are some dos and don'ts at this festival? ...”
Write an email (80 - 100 words) to advise Tom about participating in the Ok Om Bok Festival.
Dear Tom,
That's great news that you're going to Soc Trang Province for the Ok Om Bok Festival! It's a wonderful opportunity to experience the local culture. Here are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind:
Dos: Respect the local customs and traditions. Observe and follow the practices of the festival. Dress appropriately. Wear comfortable clothes, but make sure they are respectful and modest.
Don'ts: Avoid causing any disruptions or disrespecting the festival rituals. Don't litter. Keep the surroundings clean and dispose of waste properly. Enjoy your time at the Ok Om Bok Festival and have a memorable experience!
Best regards,
[HaNa]
1. In picture a, I see it's a Flower garlands and coloured lanterns festival.
In picture b, I see it's a boat racing festival.
2. In Central region of Vietnam might the festival occur.
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