SPECIAL INDIA HOME DIWALI (1)......................
SPECIAL INDIA HOME
DIWALI (1)......................
A. What is DIWALI? Click on BBC DIWALI to find out more. B. Are these statements "True" or "False"? 1. Diwali is the Hindu festival of rain. True False 2. It is celebrated every year by Jains and Sikhs as well as Hindus all over the world. True False 3. The festival extends over seven days. True False 4. Diwali celebrates India's independence. True False 5. Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is honored too. True False 6. On the second day, people display a lotus flower to cast off evil spirits. True False 7. Diwali – or Dipavali – marks the beginning of the Hindu financial year. True False 8. The fourth day of Diwali is Hindu's New Year's Day. True False 9. On the fifth day, sisters normally offer a gift or leave money under their plates when they have finished their meal. True False 10. Diwali is a national holiday in India. True False Score : V. Augusseau / V. Gély - www.my-english-courses.com "Special project INDIA" * Copyright 2005-2008 - France
A. What is DIWALI? Click on BBC DIWALI to find out more.
B. Are these statements "True" or "False"?
True False
V. Augusseau / V. Gély - www.my-english-courses.com "Special project INDIA" * Copyright 2005-2008 - France