Topic 43: Festivals and Celebrations

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is your favorite festival? Why?

2. How do you celebrate your birthday?

3. What is a famous festival in your country?

4. Do you like going to festivals? Why or why not?

5. What do people usually do at festivals?

6. Do you prefer family celebrations or public festivals? Why?

7. What kind of food do people eat during celebrations?

8. Have you ever worn special clothes for a festival? What were they?

9. What is the most exciting part of a festival?

10. Do you think festivals are important? Why?

11. Have you ever seen a parade? Where was it?

12. What is a traditional celebration in your culture?

13. How do people celebrate New Year’s in your country?

14. Have you ever traveled to another country for a festival?

15. What is one festival you would like to attend in the future?

16. Do you prefer small family celebrations or big public events? Why?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What are the cultural benefits of celebrating festivals?

18. How do festivals bring people together?

19. What are some differences between religious and national celebrations?

20. How have festivals changed over time?

21. Do you think modern celebrations have lost their traditional meaning? Why or why not?

22. How do different cultures celebrate the same festival in different ways?

23. Should public celebrations be funded by the government? Why or why not?

24. How do commercial businesses influence traditional celebrations?

25. What are the environmental effects of large festivals?

26. Do you think people spend too much money on celebrations? Why or why not?

27. How do festivals reflect the history of a country?

28. Should traditional festivals be adapted for modern times? Why or why not?

29. How do festivals affect tourism in a country?

30. What is the difference between celebrating a festival at home and in public?

31. How do social media and technology impact the way people celebrate?

32. Do you think new festivals should be created? Why or why not?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How do festivals and celebrations contribute to national identity?

34. Should controversial historical events be celebrated? Why or why not?

35. How does globalization influence the way people celebrate festivals?

36. Should governments regulate the way people celebrate festivals? Why or why not?

37. What role do festivals play in preserving cultural heritage?

38. How do festivals impact social and economic structures in a country?

39. Is it ethical to profit from religious and cultural celebrations? Why or why not?

40. How do modern festivals compare to ancient celebrations?

41. What are the psychological effects of participating in communal celebrations?

42. Should traditional celebrations be modified to be more inclusive? Why or why not?

43. What are the challenges of organizing large-scale festivals?

44. How does music influence the atmosphere of festivals?

45. Should governments limit the environmental impact of major festivals? How?

46. How do political or ideological movements influence national celebrations?

47. If you could create a new international festival, what would it celebrate and why?

48. What is the role of festivals in shaping cultural identity in a globalized world?