4. Match the festival with the correct picture
A. San Juan B. La Virgen de la Candelaria C. Inti Raymi
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6. Listen to and read the articles .
INTI RAYMI:
The Festival of the Sun! Today we are going to talk about a
very interesting festival from Peru, that takes us back to the
Incan empire.
Inti Raymi is a traditional festival in Cusco and people
celebrate it every year in June. Inti Raymi means “fiesta del
sol” in Spanish and it celebrates the Sun. The sun is very
important for Cusco. In this celebration, there are colourful
parades and costumes. It is an exciting celebration.
People participate in the festival in different ways. Most people
dance, sing and eat traditional local food in this celebration.
Many tourists come and see this festival. All in all, People love
Inti Raymi.
Come and visit Cusco and participate in Inti Raymi.
7. The Festival de la Marinera
Trujillo is home to the best marinera dancers in
Peru and they celebrate this traditional dance with a
spectacular festival.
The Festival de la Marinera is a traditional festival in
Trujillo and people celebrate it every year in
January. In this festival, people celebrate the
elegance and beauty of “marinera”, a national
dance from the coast of Peru.
In this celebration, there are colourful parades and
dance competitions. It is a beautiful and fun
celebration.
People participate in the festival in different ways.
Most people dance and prepare traditional dishes.
Some others participate in the marinera competition
and there are children in the competition too. All in
all, “Festival de la Marinera” is so much fun!
Participate in this festival. Trujillo is waiting for you!
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9. EXERCISE 1: Write A, B or C.
Example:
It is a traditional festival from the coast of Peru.
1. It is a traditional festival from the Incas.
2. People participate in dance competitions in this festival.
3. People participate in different ways in this festival.
4. This festival celebrates the sun.
5. In this festival, children participate too.
6. Many tourists come and see this festival.
7. There are colourful parades in this festival.
A. Inti Raymi B. Festival de la Marinera C. Inti Raymi and Festival de la Marinera
B