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?‎

Festivals
are essential parts of a culture. It has become
a
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Concerns have been raised whether people have forgotten the meaning of our local and religious
festivals
but rather enjoy themselves during
such
occasions. I completely agree with
this
.
To begin
with,
celebration
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a celebration
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of
festivals
has become a source of entertainment
to
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some people. People attend
such
programs to have fun. To illustrate
this
, a publication in the Ghana Times shows,
several
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participants of Odwira, a local festival marked in the Eastern region show no interest in knowing the history revolving around the occasion but rather, show up for the popularity of the festivity and
merry making
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. It is
therefore
not surprising most attendees wear inappropriate attire to the program.
However
, history is a fundamental aspect of
nation
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. In my country, most schools'
curricular
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endeavour to incorporate teaching history as a subject to lots of the basic schools' educational calendar to
impact
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impart
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knowledge about a nation to upcoming citizens.
For instance
, I learnt what I know about
Aboakyire
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festival held by the Gas in the Capital of Ghana from school. In view of
this
, culture is maintained and attendants of
this
festival know and understand the activities that take place, thereby maintaining the integrity of the occasion. It is evident from
this
that not all celebrants present for enjoyment. In conclusion, I agree that
festivals
form a significant aspect of our culture and are not only marked for
fan
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but
als
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also
, to remember and maintain the meaning behind these celebrations.
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Your essay provides a complete response to the prompt, and your ideas are generally clear. However, ensure that all examples are as detailed and relevant as possible to adequately support your arguments.
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Try to improve the logical flow between sentences. This can be achieved by using linking words more effectively to seamlessly guide the reader from one point to the next. Additionally, introduce smaller paragraphs to make the essay more digestible.
general
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Your introduction is clear and directly addresses the essay prompt, which sets a good foundation for your arguments.
supported main points
You provide relevant examples, such as the Odwira festival and the educational curriculum in Ghana, which support your points and add credibility.

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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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