Learning activity 1

Evidence: Take a break

Select a celebration around the world and describe it according to the format.
Include images to illustrate your ideas. You can find and example in
Introductory material section 1. Describing celebrations and special occasions
around the world. You have to make your description in minimum 250 words.

Aspects Description Image

What it is The festival originated on
celebrated. October 12, 1810, in
celebration of the marriage
of the crown prince of
Bavaria, who later became
King Louis I, to Princess
Therese von Sachsen-
Hildburghausen. They invited
all Munich people to come
out and celebrate with them
for several days, food and
drink were free and there
was a big horse race.
Where and The largest folk festival in the
when it is world takes place from
celebrated. September 18 to October 3,
2021 on the Theresienwiese.

What people Whether young or old, the

wear. clothing of the visitors is
definitely eye catching at the
Oktoberfest. So called
Dirndls with blouses and
festive aprons and fine
leather trousers paired with
traditional shirts and jackets
have become a must have
for all those who want to visit
the world-famous
 Oktoberfest.
What people In addition to eating, drinking
do. and dancing, visitors can
enjoy colourful parades, a
variety of fairground rides,
and for those not themselves
in traditional Bavarian gear,
admire those that are.
Oktoberfest is also aimed at
families – with lots of
fairground attractions. These
include spectacular rides
such as the “Höllenblitz”
(“Lightning from Hell”), the
“Skyfall”, the “Teufelsrad”
(“Devil’s Wheel”) or, for
those seeking something
gentler, the “Krinoline” (an
old-fashioned merry-go-
round). There are also
candyfloss stalls and
shooting galleries.
Why it is a It is a special celebration
special because it gives the world an
celebration. opportunity to connect and
enjoy a thing that is essential
in Germany, which is beer.

Also, because it is a place to

go with family. Lots of people
go there for lunch or to meet
up with friends or celebrate
their birthdays.

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Criterios de evaluación

Describe celebraciones con la estructura y el vocabulario requeridos.