World's Festivals

Author: Philip Steele
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book selects some representative festivals and presents them in a picture-illustrated format. You may have heard of Mother's Day, but have you heard of Sibling's Day? World Festivals is a bilingual Chinese-English edition. Festivals are developmental, evolving with societal changes and the advancement of human civilization. Their content has become increasingly diverse, encompassing nature, humanity itself, social development, national cultures, customs, and traditions. Different festivals carry different educational significance. Therefore, focusing on educational and teaching activities centered around the festivals of various countries can enhance people's sense of national identity while respecting their original cultures. At the same time, these activities promote a respectful and tolerant attitude toward different cultures, helping to better understand the world.