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March 15 • Fertility & Harvest

Honen Matsuri

A 280kg wooden phallus. A giant parade. And a lot of sake. Today we're heading to Japan for the most honest festival on earth. This lesson explores why ancient traditions still matter in a high-tech world, and how celebrating fertility keeps a community alive.

Honen Matsuri Lesson Visual

Speaking Discussion

  • Why do ancient cultures use bold symbols to represent harvest and life?
  • Is it important for modern, high-tech cities to keep old, weird traditions alive?
  • How does your culture celebrate New life or good luck?
  • Does talking about fertility in public make people more comfortable or less?
  • If you could start a new tradition for your hometown, what would it be?

Activity 1: The Tradition Pitch

You are a Cultural Tourism Officer. You want to bring more visitors to your town. Pitch a "New Ancient Festival" using the word "Abundance".

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify your answer in 30 seconds:

  • "Modern people have lost their connection to the earth."
  • "Old traditions are just an excuse for a party."
  • "Festivals are the only time people are truly happy."