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Culture

First Snow Festival

• I can look for information on First Snow Festival.

Every November, when the first snow starts falling from the sky, people in Shiga Kogen begin
to prepare for a festival to welcome the winter season. Shiga Kogen in Yamanouchi is the
largest ski resort of Japan. As it is in one of the coldest regions in Japan, it is possible for
tourists to ski very early in the winter season, from mid to late November. However, tourists
have to travel to some of the highest mountains in Yamanouchi to experience some of the
earliest snow sports of the year. In early December, when snow is going to cover all the Shiga
Kogen area, the festival is ready to start. There are many activities during the festival such as
snowboard performance, a ceremony to pray for safety in the mountain and a party with
delicious soup and ramen noodles. If you are a lucky person, you can join the lottery to win ski
wear, tools and more!
The First Snow Festival will also give you the opportunity to go skiing at a lower price. You can
buy tickets for one day at the price of ¥2,900 or for
2 days at ¥3,800.

2.49 Read and listen. Answer the questions.

1 When do Shiga Kogen people begin to prepare
for a festival?
2 Why do some tourists travel to some of the highest
mountains in Yamanouchi?
3 What do people do in First Snow Festival
in Shiga Kogen?

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INTERFACE Work in pairs. Look at the picture of the camping site. Talk about what you
are going to do there at the weekend and what you must/ mustn’t or should/ shouldn’t do there.

Dos

- have a picnic
- play games
- put rubbish in the bins

Don’ts

- jump into the river
- climb the trees
- go out too far from the area

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