Question

Imagine you are a News reporter visiting Assam / Manipur. Compose a dialogue between you and a village headman seeking information about the celebration of festivals.

Use the following steps.

Greeting/skillful introduction of the topic/ 5 to 6 sets of dialogue about the topic/ conclusion/ good-bye greeting.

Write the above in your notebook. You may even use additional information from the internet or from some book.

Answer 1

News Reporter:	Good morning, Sir. I write for The Indian Cultural Times. I came to your town to learn about the well-known festivals you hold there. Could you share your thoughts?
Village Headman:	Good morning, young man! We're glad you're interested in our customs. We celebrate Bihu three times a year: Rongali Bihu, Bhogali Bihu, and Kongali Bihu. It is the most important event in Assam.
News Reporter:	That sounds very interesting! Could you describe what Bihu means and how it is celebrated?
Village Headman:	Of course! In agriculture, Bihu marks different steps of the cycle. Rongali Bihu is a festival held in April that marks the start of crop season. People eat tasty food, wear traditional clothes, and dance the Bihu. Bhogali Bihu is a feasting holiday in January, and in October, Kongali Bihu is a more solemn event.
News Reporter:	That's cool. What about different events? Are there any events that are only held in Manipur?
Village Headman:	Yes, Ningol Chakouba is a well-known event in Manipur. It makes family ties stronger, especially between parents and girls who are married. Yaoshang is another important holiday. It's like Holi in that people play with colors and music and dance to enjoy.
News Reporter:	That's great! What part do dance and music play in these events?
Village Headman:	Music and dance are important parts of our festivals. And in Assam, the Bihu dance is very lively. In Manipur, the youth love the Thabal Chongba dance, a traditional Yaoshang dance.
News Reporter:	I found it interesting that these events bring people together. Finally, how do you ensure these traditions are kept alive for future generations?
Village Headman:	We want our kids to participate in dance, traditional cooking, and cultural events. Special events are also put together by schools and community groups to teach people about how important our heritage is.
News Reporter:	Thank you very much for this useful advice. It was a pleasure to talk to you.
Village Headman:	Thank you! If you want to feel the spirit of our holidays, please come back during Bihu or Ningol Chakouba.
News Reporter:	I'm sure I'll do that! Have a great day and goodbye!