Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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usually do not care the value of cultural and traditional celebrations; they only feel satisfaction from them now;
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, certain groups of
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oppose and affirm the population has not forgotten meanings behind these
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. I reckon citizens, especially children and adolescents, have no idea about traditional and religious
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.
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of all, children grow up as adults who do not have knowledge of the history behind all these local celebrations, as tutors and parents did not tell them about the purpose of why we celebrate these festivities.
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, even older adults do not have enough comprehension, as
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started to think of getting gratified as the top priority.
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, many teenagers see festivities as a way to wear fancy clothes and eating delicious foods.
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, it is an inevitable fact that
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have become careless in
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, many adults assume these unique national
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as an approach to illustrate their wealthy lives and expensive properties. The majority of cities' inhabitants hate to show their weakness and weak points today, so they try to get looked as successful, affluent and flawless
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.
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, during the Lunar new year and Happy new year, my country's
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spend their all money on high-priced outfits and decorating their houses.
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, modern
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' perspective and way of living made fests to the competition of wealth. In conclusion, from the ideas and examples given, I firmly believe
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have forgotten meanings of cultural and religious celebrations, as our lifestyles became completely different compared to previous ages.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Commercialization
  • Globalization
  • Cultural dilution
  • Traditional values
  • Secularization
  • Festivity
  • Heritage
  • Individualism vs. collectivism
  • Consumer culture
  • Intangible cultural heritage
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