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    The document discusses various cultural traditions related to honoring and remembering the dead from China, Mexico, and Japan. It mentions the Ghost Festival in China celebrated in the 7th month, the Ghost Month which is the 7th month in the Chinese calendar. It also discusses the Day of the Dead in Mexico celebrated in November 1-2nd, and Japan's Bon Festival which has been celebrated for over 500 years in July/August where people wear yukatas and celebrate okuribi fires.

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    The document discusses various cultural traditions related to honoring and remembering the dead from China, Mexico, and Japan. It mentions the Ghost Festival in China celebrated in the 7th month, the Ghost Month which is the 7th month in the Chinese calendar. It also discusses the Day of the Dead in Mexico celebrated in November 1-2nd, and Japan's Bon Festival which has been celebrated for over 500 years in July/August where people wear yukatas and celebrate okuribi fires.

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    English Reading Exercise Culture of The Dead

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    ENGLISH READING EXERCISE : CULTURE OF THE DEAD

    Read the text about culture of the dead and answer these questions!
    1. When is the Ghost Festival celebrated?
    2. What month is regarded as the ‘Ghost Month’?
    3. What do Chinese people believe happens during the Ghost Festival?
    4. What does the word absolve in the 3rd paragraph mean? (look for the meaning in a
    dictionary!)
    5. What activities are done during the Ghost Month?
    6. Where does the Day of the Dead celebration originated from?
    7. When is the Day of the Dead celebrated?
    8. What are the traditions connected with the holiday?
    9. What is Obon?
    10.How long has the Bon Festival been celebrated in Japan?
    11.How long does the Bon Festival last?
    12.Which Japan Region celebrate ‘shichigatsu Bon’?
    13.When is Kyu Bon celebrated?
    14.What kind of clothing is worn on Bon Festival?
    15.What is ‘okuribi’?
    16.Have you heard about any of these culture? Where did you heard it from? Which culture is
    your favourite?

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