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Reading Text 1

Prague Carnival, locally known as Masopust, is a lively celebration that marks the end of
winter. It takes place on the 12 Wednesday of each new year. This traditional festival is one of the most
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outstanding festivals in the area. It is widely celebrated in Czechia, and Prague is home to the most beautiful
celebrations. Originally, it dates back to hundreds of years ago but today, this festival has become one
of the most incredible shows of the artistic world. Museums, theaters, and public spaces are reserved
for most of the events that take place throughout the festival. The main aim is to celebrate and praise
creativity and art by coming together in solidarity, joy, and empathy. The celebrations are adapted to the
culture, traits, and customs of each city. Many expressive arts events are held in various places. Plays,
dance shows, and parades are the most commonly held events. Emotional and exciting parades bring
together hundreds of people in colorful costumes to march through the streets, and firework shows are
organized to heat up and illuminate the night.

Reading Text 2

Victory Day is a national festival in Turkey. It commemorates and celebrates the victory of the
Turkish army at the end of the War of Independence. Since 1926, it has been celebrated as an official
holiday on every August 30 throughout Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Victory
Day marks the freedom and sovereignty of the Turkish people. The main aim of this festival is to
commemorate the martyrs and praise the victory that contributed to the foundation of the Turkish
Republic. That’s why, on this day, Turkish people show their love, respect, and gratitude to the heroes of
the independence, especially to the commander-in-chief Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Celebrations are usually
held at city squares. The governor, the mayor, and the other officials of the city place wreaths at Atatürk’s
statues. Motivational speeches are made by officials, military marches are played by military bands, folk
dance shows are performed, and poems are recited by students. Local people are enthusiastic about
attending the celebrations across the country. In the evening, concerts, parades, torchlight processions,
and firework shows are arranged.

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