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Band 8+: Why do you think celebrations are important in society?

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To be honest, celebrations are really crucial for society. As people tend to live together, it is important to share similar goals and principles in order to live harmoniously. So, in my opinion, celebrations give us an opportunity to celebrate and recognize that sense of brotherhood. They help us to be together in the same place and exchange good wishes with each other, forgoing every difference that revolves around us. Ultimately, celebrations play a vital role in making the community stronger and nurturing the values of community.

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To be honest, celebrations are really crucial for society. As people tend to live together, it is important to share some similar goals and principles in order to live harmoniously. So, according to me, celebrations give us an opportunity to celebrate and recognize that sense of brotherhood. It helps us to be together in the same place and exchange good wishes to each other, forgoing every differences that revolve around us. And ultimately, celebrations play a vital role in making the community stronger, and nurturing the values of community.

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