Traditional Festivals: Bulgaria and Japan

What does the word "tradition" mean?

• • A modern game

• An old custom or belief

• A new recipe

• A type of bracelet

Look at the picture. What is this called?

• • A symbolic gift

• A cherry blossom

• A bracelet

• A red flower

1. In the text, the word "blossoming" is used. What does it mean?

• 1. • When a tree loses its leaves

• 1. • When a tree grows flowers

• 1. • When a tree becomes tall

• 1. • When a tree changes color

1. What does it mean to "admire" something?

• 1. To hate it

• To look at it with pleasure

• 1. To forget it

• To buy it

1. People often have a ___________ in the park during Hanami.

1. What is the main topic of the text?

   • s.

• 1. The climate of Bulgaria and Japan.

• 1. • Traditional festivals in two different countries.

• 1. • Recipes for spring dishes.

• 1. • The importance of storks.

1. What do people in Bulgaria exchange on March 1st?

• 1. Flowers

• 1. • Food

• 1. Red and white bracelets

• 1. • Postcards

1. The Hanami festival in Japan is a celebration of the end of summer.

• • True

• • False

1. When do people in Bulgaria take off their martenitsi?

• • On the 1st of March.

  • .

• • When they see a stork or a blossoming tree.

• • After they have a picnic.

• • When the weather gets cold.

1. What does the word "Hanami" mean?

• • Winter fun

• Flower viewing

• • Good luck

• • Cherry tree