Festivals around the world

Do you know about an unusual holiday held on the last Wednesday in August in the town of Buñol? Yes, that’s “Tomantina”, a fiesta bringing together crowds of people every year, ready to have a great time of laughter and fun, hurling tomatoes at each other. In this lesson plan, we have collected information about some interesting festivals around the world. Students will practice reading, listening and speaking.  

Age: adults and teenagers

Level: Pre-Intermediate +

Time: 60 + mins

Lesson type: reading and listening

Number of students: 1 — 8

Materials:   worksheet

Festivals around the world (a worksheet)
Festivals around the world (teacher’s notes)