II. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
Ok Om Bok is a traditional festival of Khmer people in Mekong Delta. Ok Om Bok Festival takes place on the Full Moon day of the tenth month in Vietnamese Lunar Calendar, aiming at worshipping the Moon.
At the night of the Full Moon day, Khmer people set up a table of offerings; new sticky rice, yam, coconuts, bananas, sweeties, etc and bow their head to show their thanks to the Moon. After that, there is a colorful and sparkling lanterns...
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II. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
Ok Om Bok is a traditional festival of Khmer people in Mekong Delta. Ok Om Bok Festival takes place on the Full Moon day of the tenth month in Vietnamese Lunar Calendar, aiming at worshipping the Moon.
At the night of the Full Moon day, Khmer people set up a table of offerings; new sticky rice, yam, coconuts, bananas, sweeties, etc and bow their head to show their thanks to the Moon. After that, there is a colorful and sparkling lanterns ceremony on Ba Om Lake. Khmer people not only drop these lanterns on the lake but also fly them to the sky. Dozens of great lantern lighten the night sky in bustling music and the joy of Khmer people. Khmer people believe that these lanterns will bring bad luck and risk far away.
The most attractive and exciting activity of Ok Om Bok Festival is Ngo race (a special kind of boat of Khmer people in shape of Nagar snake). Ngo race is a traditional sport of Khmer in Ok Om Bok Festival. Ngo is a long boat with 25 - 30 meters in length and 1 - 1.4 meter in width. There are about 40 to 60 boatmen in every “Ngo” with a leader at the top to guide the whole team. Before the race, people gather along the riverbanks making an exciting atmosphere. During the race, the boisterous sound of drum, trumpet, cheers and applause urge boatmen row as fast as possible to the end.
Overall, Ok Om Bok is an important festival in Khmer people’s life. Ok Om Bok Festival has sacred meaning in spiritual life of these people, making a cultural characteristic of this ethnic community.
A. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. Ok Om Bok Festival is celebrated in October in the Western Calendar.
2. At the night of the festival, Khmer people drop lanterns on the lake and fly lanterns to the sky.
3. Ngo is a snake-shaped boat of Khmer people.
4. Ngo boat race takes place right after Ok Om Bok Festival.
5. The boatmen are encouraged by the people gathering along the riverbanks.
6. Ok Om Bok Festival promote traditional cultural identity of Khmer community.
B. Answer the questions.
1. When does Ok Om Bok Festival take place?_______________________________________________________________
2. What is Ok Om Bok Festival celebrated for?_______________________________________________________________
3. Where do Khmer people float their lanterns
_______________________________________________________________
4. How long is a Ngo boat?
_______________________________________________________________
5. How many boatmen are there in every Ngo boat?
_______________________________________________________________
6. Why is Ok Om Bok an important festival in Khmer people’s life?_______________________________________________________________
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Dear Tom,
That's great news that you're going to Soc Trang Province for the Ok Om Bok Festival! It's a wonderful opportunity to experience the local culture. Here are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind:
Dos: Respect the local customs and traditions. Observe and follow the practices of the festival. Dress appropriately. Wear comfortable clothes, but make sure they are respectful and modest.
Don'ts: Avoid causing any disruptions or disrespecting the festival rituals. Don't litter. Keep the surroundings clean and dispose of waste properly. Enjoy your time at the Ok Om Bok Festival and have a memorable experience!
Best regards,
[HaNa]
Dear Tom,
I'm happy to hear that you are going to join the Ok Om Bok Festival in Soc Trang Province. As I know, Ok Om Bok Festival, also called Moon Offering Festival is a traditional folk festival has existed for a very long time of Khmer people in Mekong Delta, especially in Tra Vinh and Soc Trang Provinces.
Here are some advice for you about what you should and shouldn’t do at that festival. First, I think you should wear trainer or shoes and comfortable clothes because maybe you will walk a lot. Remember not to refuse young rice when the elders offer it to you because it shows the gratefulness from the local people to the Moon God.
Also, I should remind you that you must not to litter on the ground or run away from your father. It's an big festival so it will be crowded, you should be careful to not get lost. Anyway, I hope you will have a great time with your dad and enjoy the festival.
Love,
Tạm dịch:
Gửi Tom,
Mình rất vui khi nghe cậu sẽ tham gia Lễ hộ Ok Om Bok ở Sóc Trăng, Theo mình biết thì lễ hội Ok Om Bok còn được gọi là Lễ hội cúng trăng, là một lễ hội truyền thống của người Khơ-me đã xuất hiện từ rất lâu rồi, đặc biệt là ở hai tỉnh Trà Vinh và Sóc Trăng.
Và đây là những điều cậu nên và không nên làm ở lễ hội. Đầu tiên mình nghĩ là cậu nên mang giày thể thao và mặc đồ thoải mái vì cậu sẽ phải di chuyển rất nhiều. Nhớ là không được từ chối phần cốm mà người lớn tuổi đưa cho vì nó thể hiện sự biết ơn của người dân đến thần Mặt Trăng.
Mình cũng nhắc cậu là không được xả rác trên đường hay là tách ra khỏi bố cậu, Nó là một lễ hội lớn nên sẽ rất đông người, và hãy cẩn thận đừng để đi lạc. Dù sao thì mong cậu sẽ có một khoảng thời gian vui vẻ với bố và tận hưởng lễ hội.
Yêu thương,