Foshan, a city rich in cultural heritage, celebrates the arrival of autumn with a grand event known as the Foshan Autumn Parade (佛山秋色巡游). This traditional cultural festival【小题1】(hold) a special place in the hearts of the locals. The Parade,【小题2】(feature) various performances, including lion and dragon dances, martial arts, and traditional costumes, takes place【小题3】(annual) during the autumn season, usually in October or November.

【小题4】makes the parade most exciting is the lion and dragon dance, representing the spirit of strength. The colorful lion and dragon figures controlled by skilled performers catch the attention and【小题5】(admire) of the viewers. Traditional martial arts shows are another crowd favorite. With the martial artists moving gracefully, the audience【小题6】(remind) of the importance of traditional Chinese culture. Traditional costumes can also be seen【小题7】(wear) by those artists. The designs and colors of these costumes serve【小题8】a symbol of Foshan’s rich history and cultural diversity.

The Foshan Autumn Parade is more than just a cultural festival. It is a remarkable event【小题9】the community celebrate the beauty of autumn. By experiencing these ancient traditions, young people can gain【小题10】deeper understanding of their culture.

If you haven’t gotten the chance to experience the Lantern Festival in China 【小题1】 person, you have another chance. The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square is back and 【小题2】(bright) than ever. The lanterns will light up Franklin Square from June 21 to August 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. with more than 30 larger-than-life brightly coloured displays.

“Today, the Lantern Festival 【小题3】(hold) each year in China. Each major Chinese city has 【小题4】(it) own light show which attracts millions of visitors and tourists. During the Chinese New Year, families go out to view the beautiful lanterns 【小题5】(create) by Chinese artists. Each display tells a legend or symbolizes 【小题6】 old Chinese story,” according to a Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival press release.

The last Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival 【小题7】(take) place in 2019, and in 2022 guests saw new performances 【小题8】 include Chinese folk dances and the mysterious bianlian (face-changing). There were three 30-minute performances each night of the festival and these performances were free with festival admission.

“One of the 【小题9】(reason) that it is so important to hold this festival again is for Chinatown. We hope that you visit China town before and after the festival and encourage your friends 【小题10】(visit) it,” Amy Needle, CEO and President of Historic Philadelphia, said.

The first day of 2022 was brimming with wishes and joy as the Five-Star Red Flags were raised across the country, in schools, snow-capped mountains, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and the Galwan Valley. The farthest best wish 【小题1】 (send) from Mars.

With the first ray of sunshine of the New Year 【小题2】 the magnificent National anthem (国歌), the national flag of the PRC was raised at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing, 【小题3】 (attract) a great many of residents. After 【小题4】 ceremony, a military band played Ode to the Motherland. With the melody, tens of 【小题5】 (thousand) of doves were taking off at the Square.

In a video sent to the Global Times, PLA soldiers, 【小题6】 sent their new year greetings to the Chinese people, said, “We pledge to the motherland to guard the border.”

Meanwhile, Chinese social media was filled with 【小题7】 (bless) from netizens from across the country to the motherland. Many 【小题8】 (reach) by the Global Times said they harbor great confidence in the motherland. 【小题9】the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the country will be more prosperous and 【小题10】(strong).