Yesterday, Channel one showed the program We Travel around the World.0:09
It was devoted to New Zealand.0:14
New Zealand is a small country.0:16
It's about the same size as California, but it has wide beaches, volcanoes, deserts, rainforests, mountains and farmland too.0:19
Some people call New Zealand a natural park because of its amazing geography.0:29
Part of the program was devoted to the Kiwi bird, which is New Zealand's national symbol.0:35
By the way, kiwi is the nickname for someone who is from New Zealand.0:41
Unfortunately, the bird has become an endangered species.0:46
Animals like dogs and cats are killing one Kiwi every two hours now.0:50
The government is planning to make 10 special areas in New Zealand to keep animals away from the kiwi.0:57
Channel 2 showed a program about an Afro American festival called Kwanza.1:05
It is celebrated in December when Europeans celebrate Christmas and New Year.1:11
Thousands of families celebrate this festival.1:17
It started in the 1960s when many black people who lived in America wanted a special day to celebrate their culture.1:21
Kwanzaar means first fruit in the African language, Swahili.1:29
It isn't a religious festival, but it is about helping other people and working together.1:35
Channel 3 prepared a program devoted to the coming of spring.1:41
A lot of Europeans celebrate Easter in spring.1:46
The British people give chocolate, eggs and rabbits to their families and friends.1:49
Rabbits and eggs are symbols of a new life in spring.1:54
But in Eastern countries, there is a different way of celebrating spring.1:58
Eastern churchmen walk barefoot on fire during the Nagatoro Fire Festival.2:03
The ceremony happens every year.2:10
The church people celebrate spring and hope for good luck and protection during the coming year.2:13
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