Power Hour 65 Celebrations Around the World

Power Hour 65 Celebrations Around the World

Let's Celebrate!

Countries around the world take part in different celebrations throughout the year. The world map shows some of those countries. Peru: Festival of the Sun The Festival of the Sun in Peru takes place in June. That is the time of year when the sun is farthest away from Peru and daylight is shortest. The festival honors the sun.

Bulgaria: Rose Harvest Festival

The Rose Harvest Festival in Bulgaria takes place in June. People celebrate with folk music, dances, and traditional costumes. Many roses grow in Bulgaria. Those flowers are used to make products such as perfume and chocolate.

Ghana and Nigeria:

Yam Harvest The Yam Harvest Festival takes place each August. A yam is a vegetable that grows in some African countries. People in Ghana and Nigeria wear traditional costumes and carry yams to celebrate this holiday. 

Australia: History of Aborigines

In July, people in some places in Australia celebrate the history of Aborigines (a-buh-RIH-juh-neez). Aborigines are the native people of Australia. As part of the week-long celebration, people wear traditional costumes, paint their faces, and perform dances. One dance is called, "shake a leg. " 

China: Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival takes place in China each year in June. People in this country take part in boat races. The boats are decorated to look like dragons, a Chinese symbol of luck. The festival celebrates good luck for the next year.

United States: Independence Day

Independence Day takes place on July 4. It is the day the United States celebrates its freedom from British rule. People often wear the colors of the American flag, march in parades, and watch fireworks to celebrate this holiday.

Multiple Choice

Which celebrations include dressing up in traditional costumes?

• A. Rose Harvest, Yam Harvest and History of the Aborigines

• B. Rose Harvest, Dragon Boat Festival and Independence Day

• C. Festival of the Sun, Rose Harvest and Dragon Boat Festival

• D. Festival of the Sun, Independence Day and Yam Harvest

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