Culture: New Year Festivals in ASEAN
Tóm tắt
The lesson compares New Year timing, participating countries, and cultural activities across several ASEAN societies.
Hiểu bài
The culture text explains that ASEAN communities may celebrate New Year at different times. Besides 1 January, Viet Nam, Singapore, Indonesia, and parts of Malaysia observe Lunar New Year in January or February. Another calendar-based celebration is associated with Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. Learners complete a comparison table using Countries, Time, and Activities, distinguishing Lunar New Year from a New Year based on the Buddhist calendar. The numbered gaps remain unanswered in this excerpt.