Today we have invited to the studio George Crawford, a lecturer from Houston University, Texas, usa.0:06
Good morning, everyone.0:14
Our listeners would like to know more about your country.0:16
One of them is asking about your traditional festivals.0:20
That's a very good question.0:26
Each year in the US there are festivals to celebrate almost everything you can think of.0:27
How long do they last?0:33
Some festivals are only for a day, while others last for a few months.0:35
Some are serious and some are fun.0:40
Some attract thousands of people and some just a few.0:42
Could you give examples?0:46
The most popular festivals are probably fairs.0:48
They are usually at the end of summer.0:52
Farmers enter their animals in competitions and hope to win.0:54
Yeah, there are prizes for the best crops, homemade food, clothes, toys and other things.1:01
Are such festivals held everywhere in the country?1:08
Well, each part of the US has its own special festivals.1:11
When people from Europe, Asia and Latin America came to live in different parts of the usa, they brought their celebrations with them.1:16
For example, there are Oktoberfests from Germany, Chinese New Year and Cherry Blossom Festivals from Japan.1:26
These festivals have their own food, drink and entertainment.1:34
And which festival would you say is the most popular?1:38
One of the best known festivals is probably Mati Ka.1:42
It takes place early in the year in New Orleans, Louisiana.1:46
For two weeks, there are big parades, parties and dances.1:50
When the parades pass by, everyone shouts, throw me something, muster.1:54
And they fight to catch small presents thrown to them.1:59
That sounds like fun to me.2:03
Does Mardi Gras attract visitors?2:05
Mardi Gras is the festival where you can listen to jazz music.2:09
Jazz musicians from all over the world come to New Orleans.2:14
I understand why they do it.2:18
It's common knowledge that New Orleans is the home of jazz music.2:20
I'm afraid our time is nearly over.2:24
Thank you very much, Mr. Crawford, for the really interesting information.2:26
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