Describe a tradition in your country. You should say
What is it?
Who takes part in it?
What activities there are?
And explain how you feel about it.
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Tradition is the pillar of a nation, and without traditions, a country can go easily out of its roots. Plenty of traditions are there in my country India, and now I will talk about my favourite one.
This tradition is all about touching the feet of elders which is an age-old Indian tradition that is considered to be a mark of respect.
This gesture can be seen in all Indian families and even the ones who are residing abroad.
Indians believe that when a person bows down and touches the feet of the elders, their ego gets suppressed as the gesture indicates respecting the age, experiences achievements, and wisdom of the person whose feet are being touched. The elder person then, in turn, blesses the person touching their feet.
To touch the feet of an elder or a respectable person, one must bend the upper body in front of them, without bending the bones and stretch the arms forward, in a way that they should remain parallel and should be stressed in such a way that the right-hand touches the left leg, and the left hand and touches the right leg. Then, the elder person should touch the top of her head with the right hand and give blessings.
I feel delighted while doing this activity as it instils in me a flow of positive energy. Moreover, in my opinion, the act of touching feet has approved profound scientific reason since the nerve in the human body, starting from our brain spreads all over the body and ends at the fingertips and toes.
Hence, when the feet of the elder person are touched then their heart fills with pleasure, good thoughts, and positive energy, and when our fingertips touch their feet and then a closed circuit is established between the two immediately, and thus, the energies of the bodies are connected to end or fingerprints, and the toes become a receptor of this energy, while the feet of the elder person become the giver of the energy to us. Therefore, in this way, this activity spreads positive energy while giving respect to our elders and masters.
PART 3 QUESTIONS:-
1. What is the importance of traditional festivals?
Traditional festivals are significant because it brings family and friends together. Moreover, people forget all their tensions and feel very happy and relaxed while celebrating festivals.
2. What’s the difference between festivals now and in the past?
I think now people forget the history of festivals, which means there is a story or a historical fact behind the festival. People are celebrating festivals for enjoyment. However, if we talk about the past, people, even every child was known the meaning and story/reasons for the celebrations.
3. Do you think western festivals like Christmas are replacing traditional festivals in your country?
Well, people are indeed adopting western culture, and they are celebrating festivals like Christmas with their friends and families. But it does not mean people do not celebrate their traditional festivals. They celebrate both types of festivals with the same energy.
4. Do you think it is wrong for children not to celebrate traditional festivals?
I believe that festivals spread happiness. However, today’s generation shows less interest in traditional festivals, and it is because of the busy routine and technology. They are busy on their mobile phone instead of spending time with family and friends and celebrating festivals.
5. Do you think teenagers should learn about traditions?
Yes. they should know about traditions because traditions are our roots, and it is good and very beneficial if they are staying in contact with their roots.