festival
单词辨析：
指一年中庆祝某一特殊事件的某一天或一段时期，常指宗教节日。
The whole family will get together at Spring Festival.
春节期间全家人都会聚在一起。
Many tourists have joined the local residents' celebrations of the annual harvest festival.
很多游客和当地居民一起欢庆一年一度的丰收节。
指为庆祝某一特殊事件而举行的活动。
His birthday celebrations drew many movie stars.
他的生日庆贺活动吸引了很多电影明星前来参加。
There will be a display of fireworks at the celebration.
庆典上会燃放烟火。
指宗教节日，也指为庆祝而设的盛宴。
Is Christmas the most important feast for Christians?
圣诞节是基督徒最重要的节日吗？
The king held a feast for his distinguished guests.
国王为他尊贵的客人们举行了盛大的宴会。
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The Spring Festival is drawing near.
春节快到了。
The visit follows hot on the heels of their season at the Edinburgh International Festival.
他们在爱丁堡国际艺术节上的表演季一结束，紧接着又要出访。
He'll be home for the Spring Festival.
他今年回家过年。
The festival remains a valuable showcase for new talent.
音乐节一直是新秀展示才华的宝贵机会。
What began as a local festival has blossomed into an international event.
原先的地方节日已经发展成为一项国际性活动。
The aim of the festival is to increase awareness of Hindu culture and traditions.
该节庆日的目的在于增强人们对印度文化和传统的认识。