SIR – I have recently come across different cultural festivals. To my amazement our community does very little. In Italy they spend months preparing for their carnivals. I like the fact that the community club together. I have just found out that China ce
SIR - I have recently come across different cultural festivals. To my amazement our community does very little.
In Italy they spend months preparing for their carnivals. I like the fact that the community club together. I have just found out that China celebrate their new year on different dates every year. Also a lot of preparation goes into the costumes and traditions. For example, little goodie bags are given to the children.
I have had an idea, could we unite all our schools to have one float each for our carnival? It would not only encourage our pupils to get involved, but also parents to come and spectate.
Although we have football, there is not really much else for our children's memories. Parents have become more distant from their children. Children seem to spend too much time in front of computers and televisions.
I hope this idea of mine would help the public think more about having an interest in our local community and festivals. I would be interested to hear what other people think.
MS HELEN CHURCH
Gonville Crescent
Stevenage
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