IELTS Speaking Part-2 An important day you celebrate in your country

Describe an important day you celebrate in your country.

You should say:

• What day it is

• How you celebrate this day

• Why you celebrate this day

• And how this is different from other celebrations

In Chinese culture, the most significant celebration is the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. This holiday is the cornerstone of Chinese cultural and family traditions, and it holds immense importance for virtually all Chinese people.

Historically, China’s economy was predominantly agricultural, and agricultural practices are deeply embedded in Chinese culture. This is why the lunar calendar, which is based on the moon's cycles rather than the solar year, has traditionally guided Chinese life. The first day of the lunar calendar marks the start of a new lunar cycle and is thus celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence.

The celebrations begin with families coming together for a grand feast. This is not just a meal but a symbol of unity and prosperity for the coming year. During the festivities, it is customary for adults to give red envelopes, known as "hongbao," filled with money to children and sometimes to elderly relatives. This tradition is believed to bring good luck and financial security.

Decorating homes is also a significant aspect of the celebration. Homes are adorned with red decorations and couplets that wish for a prosperous and successful year ahead. This vibrant color symbolizes good fortune and joy.

For me, Lunar New Year is a special time to reconnect with family members. Despite our busy lives and the distances between us, this holiday offers a rare opportunity to gather, share meals, and engage in meaningful conversations. In addition to family gatherings, some people visit temples to pray for blessings, though this practice varies among individuals.

What makes Lunar New Year unique compared to other celebrations is its deep-rooted connection to both agricultural traditions and familial bonds. Unlike many Western holidays that are centered around specific historical events or religious observances, Lunar New Year embodies a cultural renewal and a collective wish for prosperity and happiness. It is a time for honoring traditions, reinforcing family ties, and celebrating the continuity of cultural heritage.

Table of Meanings and Translations

Phrase/Expression	Easy English	Bangla	Russian	Hindi
Lunar New Year	The New Year based on the moon’s cycles	চন্দ্র নববর্ষ	Лунный Новый год	चंद्र नववर्ष
Significant celebration	Very important holiday	গুরুত্বপূর্ণ উৎসব	Значимое празднование	महत्वपूर्ण उत्सव
Cultural and family traditions	Customs related to culture and family	সংস্কৃতি এবং পারিবারিক ঐতিহ্য	Культурные и семейные традиции	सांस्कृतिक और पारिवारिक परंपराएँ
Predominantly agricultural	Mainly related to farming	মূলত কৃষি সংক্রান্ত	В основном сельскохозяйственный	मुख्य रूप से कृषि संबंधी
Lunar calendar	A calendar based on the moon’s cycles	চন্দ্র ক্যালেন্ডার	Лунный календарь	चंद्र कैलेंडर
Grand feast	A large and festive meal	বিশাল এবং উৎসবপূর্ণ খাবার	Великий пиршественный ужин	भव्य भोज
Red envelopes	Small red packets with money inside	লাল লিফাফা	Красные конверты	लाल लिफाफे
Hongbao	Traditional red envelopes used for giving money	হংবাও	Хунбао	हांगबाओ
Adorned	Decorated with	সাজানো	Украшен	सजाया हुआ
Reconnect with family	To meet and strengthen family bonds	পরিবারের সাথে পুনঃসংযোগ করা	Воссоединиться с семьей	परिवार से फिर से जुड़ना
Collective wish for prosperity	A shared desire for success and wealth	সমৃদ্ধির জন্য একত্রিত প্রার্থনা	Общее желание благосостояния	समृद्धि के लिए सामूहिक शुभकामनाएँ