Aims Learning outcomes Vocabulary and structure

16, 1810. The Mexican president rings the historic liberty bell on the

night of September 15. The following day is filled with parades, tradition-

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al dances and bullfights. In September, restaurants around the country

serve traditional Mexican dishes.

3) The South Koreans got their independence

from Japan on August

15, 1948. Today, the South Koreans celebrate the national holiday.

They hang flags on their houses, make public museums free-of-charge

to people, and sing the official song.

4) The Ghanaians are the first African country, which became independent

from Britain on March 6, 1957. To celebrate their independence,

people from Ghana hold parades, firework events and street parties

and marches.

5) On August 15, 1947 India got independence from Britain. Like the

United States, India celebrates with parades and fireworks, but they

also celebrate with kite-flying competitions.

6) The Australians celebrate Australia Day since January 26, 1788,

when the first British people started to live in Australia. The Australians

celebrate this holiday with surfing races, ferry races and a tall ships

race. There are beautiful fireworks.

7) The Polish got their independence on November 11, 1918. To

celebrate this day, people wear their national folk costumes with the colours

of their flag: red and white, during festivals and parades.