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Most schools in Japan, from junior high schools to universities, have an
annual event called a Cultural Festival. At the Cultural Festival, students
display their everyday achievements. People who want to enter the school
themselves or are interested in the school may come see what the schoolwork
are like, and what the school atmosphere is like. Parents may also want to
see what kind of work their children have been doing at school.
However, many people who visit cultural festivals come just for fun. Much
food is served at cultural festivals, and often classrooms or gymnasiums are
transformed into temporary restaurants or cafes. There are also performances
such as dances, concerts, and plays. These are performed by individual
volunteers or by various school "clubs," such as the dance club, the
orchestra club, the band club, and the drama club.
The Cultural Festival is a very fun event, but this is not the only
reason why it attracts so many visitors. The Cultural Festival is the only
opportunity throughout the entire year that allows students to see what life
is like in other schools. The Cultural Festival makes people's lives richer
by increasing interaction.
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