• Putri wants to visit the Kaghati Kolope Festival on Muna Island in August. She writes an email to Budi to ask for information about the festival, its activities, and the traditional kite culture.

Dear Putri,

Thank you for your email. I am happy to give you more information about the Kaghati Kolope Festival. It is a traditional festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. The festival is usually held in August and celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.

The Kaghati Kolope is a very special kite because local people make it by hand using natural materials. They use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature. People carefully prepare these materials before they build the kite. During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.

One of the most exciting parts of the festival is watching the traditional kites flying in the sky. Many people come to see the beautiful kites and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. There are also traditional dances, music performances, and local food that visitors can try.

The festival is not only about kites. It is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people. Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions. Visitors are welcome, and many people are happy to share their stories and customs.

If you visit Muna, I recommend going to Liangkabori Village. It is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition. You can enjoy the beautiful nature, see local life, and learn more about the history of the area.

I think you will enjoy this festival because it is a unique experience. You can see a different side of Indonesia and discover a traditional event that is not known by many tourists.

I hope you can visit Muna one day. Please write to me if you need more information about the festival.

Best wishes,
Budi

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Word / Phrase	Definition
an activity	something you do
traditional	old and special from a culture
a kite	a light object that flies in the wind with a string
to celebrate	to do something special for an event
kolope leaves	leaves from a plant used to make traditional kites
a plant fibre	a thin material from a plant
a local craftsman	a person from the area who makes things by hand
to create a kite	to make a kite
to be exciting	to be very interesting and fun
to enjoy	to like something and have fun
a performance	a show with music, dance, or acting
to try food	to eat food for the first time
to share a story	to tell a story to other people
customs	special ways people do things in a culture
to recommend	to say something is good and someone should try it
a unique experience	something special that does not happen often
to discover	to find or learn something new

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Match the words with the definitions

Words

1. an activity
2. traditional
3. a kite
4. to celebrate
5. kolope leaves
6. a plant fibre
7. a local craftsman
8. to create a kite
9. to be exciting
10. to enjoy
11. a performance
12. to try food
13. to share a story
14. customs
15. to recommend
16. a unique experience
17. to discover

Definitions

A. to find or learn something new
B. a show with music, dance, or acting
C. something you do
D. to eat something for the first time
E. a person from the area who makes things by hand
F. old and special from a culture
G. special ways people do things in a culture
H. to make a kite
I. a light object that flies in the wind with a string
J. to say something is good and someone should try it
K. a thin material from a plant
L. to do something special for an event
M. something special that does not happen often
N. leaves from a plant used to make traditional kites
O. to like something and have fun
P. to tell a story to other people
Q. to be very interesting and fun

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Answers:
1-C, 2-F, 3-I, 4-L, 5-N, 6-K, 7-E,
8-H, 9-Q, 10-O, 11-B, 12-D,
13-P, 14-G, 15-J, 16-M, 17-A

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Match the definitions with the words

Definitions

1. A show with music, dance, or acting
2. To find or learn something new
3. A person from the area who makes things by hand
4. To like something and have fun
5. Something special that does not happen often
6. Old and special from a culture
7. Leaves from a plant used to make traditional kites
8. To tell a story to other people
9. Something you do
10. A light object that flies in the wind with a string
11. To say something is good and someone should try it
12. To eat something for the first time
13. A thin material from a plant
14. To do something special for an event
15. To make a kite
16. Special ways people do things in a culture
17. To be very interesting and fun

Words

A. to celebrate
B. a kite
C. customs
D. to create a kite
E. a local craftsman
F. to enjoy
G. traditional
H. to recommend
I. kolope leaves
J. a performance
K. a plant fibre
L. to discover
M. an activity
N. to try food
O. a unique experience
P. to share a story
Q. to be exciting

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Answers:
1-J, 2-L, 3-E, 4-F, 5-O, 6-G, 7-I,
8-P, 9-M, 10-B, 11-H, 12-N, 13-K,
14-A, 15-D, 16-C, 17-Q

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True or false:

1. The Kaghati Kolope Festival is a traditional event on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi.
2. The festival is usually held in February.
3. The festival celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.
4. People make Kaghati Kolope kites with plastic and metal.
5. The festival takes place in Jakarta.
6. Local craftsmen make the traditional kites by hand.
7. Visitors can watch modern car shows during the festival.
8. People can see traditional kites flying in the sky.
9. The festival includes traditional dances, music performances, and local food.
10. Liangkabori Village is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.
11. Visitors can learn about Muna culture during the festival.
12. The festival is only about selling food to tourists.
13. Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.
14. The kites are made from factory-made plastic materials.
15. Visitors can meet local people and hear their stories.
16. Budi recommends visiting Liangkabori Village.
17. The festival is a new event about computer technology.
18. Visitors can enjoy nature and local life in Liangkabori Village.
19. The Kaghati Kolope Festival is famous among every tourist in the world.
20. The festival helps visitors discover another side of Indonesia.

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False: 2,4,5,7,12,14,17,19

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Full version:

1. The Kaghati Kolope Festival is a traditional event on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi.
2. The festival is usually held in February. – The festival is usually held in August.
3. The festival celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.
4. People make Kaghati Kolope kites with plastic and metal. – People make Kaghati Kolope kites with kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.
5. The festival takes place in Jakarta. – The festival takes place on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
6. Local craftsmen make the traditional kites by hand.
7. Visitors can watch modern car shows during the festival. – Visitors can watch local craftsmen making traditional kites during the festival.
8. People can see traditional kites flying in the sky.
9. The festival includes traditional dances, music performances, and local food.
10. Liangkabori Village is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.
11. Visitors can learn about Muna culture during the festival.
12. The festival is only about selling food to tourists. – The festival is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people.
13. Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.
14. The kites are made from factory-made plastic materials. – The kites are made from natural materials from nature.
15. Visitors can meet local people and hear their stories.
16. Budi recommends visiting Liangkabori Village.
17. The festival is a new event about computer technology. – The festival is a traditional event about the kite culture of the Muna people.
18. Visitors can enjoy nature and local life in Liangkabori Village.
19. The Kaghati Kolope Festival is famous among every tourist in the world. – The Kaghati Kolope Festival is a traditional event that is not known by many tourists.
20. The festival helps visitors discover another side of Indonesia.

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Match the statements with the correct evidence from the text.

Statements

1. The festival shows an important part of Muna traditions.
2. Visitors can see how the special kites are made.
3. The event takes place during the same month every year.
4. People use materials from nature to build the kites.
5. The festival gives visitors a chance to meet people from the area.
6. Liangkabori Village is connected to the kite tradition.
7. The festival offers more than only kite activities.
8. Families enjoy the event together.
9. The festival is a special experience for visitors.
10. The kites are made by local people with their hands.
11. Visitors can learn about the past of the region.
12. The event welcomes people from outside the area.
13. Many people come to watch the colourful kites.
14. The festival is not very famous with many travellers.
15. Visitors can experience local culture during their trip.

Evidence from the text

A. “You can see a different side of Indonesia and discover a traditional event that is not known by many tourists.”

B. “Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.”

C. “The festival is usually held in August and celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.”

D. “Visitors are welcome, and many people are happy to share their stories and customs.”

E. “You can enjoy the beautiful nature, see local life, and learn more about the history of the area.”

F. “There are also traditional dances, music performances, and local food that visitors can try.”

G. “The Kaghati Kolope is a very special kite because local people make it by hand using natural materials.”

H. “It is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.”

I. “Many people come to see the beautiful kites and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.”

J. “The festival is not only about kites. It is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people.”

K. “They use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature.”

L. “During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.”

M. “I think you will enjoy this festival because it is a unique experience.”

N. “The festival is a traditional festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.”

O. “Many people are happy to share their stories and customs.”

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Answers:
1-N, 2-L, 3-C, 4-K, 5-J, 6-H,
7-F, 8-B, 9-M, 10-G, 11-E,
12-D, 13-I, 14-A, 15-O
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Full version:

1. The festival is connected to Muna traditions. – “The festival is a traditional festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.”
2. Visitors can see people making the special kites. – “During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.”
3. The event happens in August. – “The festival is usually held in August and celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.”
4. The kites are made with things from nature. – “They use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature.”
5. Visitors can meet people from the local area. – “It is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people.”
6. Liangkabori Village has an important role in the tradition. – “It is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.”
7. The festival has different activities for visitors. – “There are also traditional dances, music performances, and local food that visitors can try.”
8. Families enjoy the celebration together. – “Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.”
9. The festival gives visitors a special memory. – “I think you will enjoy this festival because it is a unique experience.”
10. Local people build the kites themselves. – “The Kaghati Kolope is a very special kite because local people make it by hand using natural materials.”
11. Visitors can learn about the area’s past. – “You can enjoy the beautiful nature, see local life, and learn more about the history of the area.”
12. People from outside the community are welcome. – “Visitors are welcome, and many people are happy to share their stories and customs.”
13. Many people come to watch the kites. – “Many people come to see the beautiful kites and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.”
14. The festival is not known by many tourists. – “Discover a traditional event that is not known by many tourists.”
15. Visitors can experience Indonesian culture in a different way. – “You can see a different side of Indonesia and discover a traditional event that is not known by many tourists.”

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Match the first half with the correct second half:

First half

1. The Kaghati Kolope Festival is a traditional event
2. The festival is usually held in August
3. Local people make the special kite
4. They use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres
5. Visitors can watch local craftsmen
6. People can see traditional kites
7. The festival also includes
8. Families and friends come together
9. Visitors can learn about Muna culture
10. Liangkabori Village is an important place
11. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful nature
12. Many people come to see the kites
13. Budi thinks Putri will enjoy the festival
14. The event is not known by many tourists
15. Visitors are welcome and local people share

Second half

A. because it is a unique experience.
B. making the kites during the festival.
C. for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.
D. and celebrates the kite tradition of the Muna people.
E. stories and customs with them.
F. flying in the sky during the festival.
G. traditional dances, music performances, and local food.
H. to celebrate their traditions together.
I. from nature to build the traditional kites.
J. on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
K. and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.
L. and learn more about the history of the area.
M. that visitors can discover in Indonesia.
N. and meet local people at the event.
O. using natural materials by hand.

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Answers:
1-J, 2-D, 3-O, 4-I, 5-B, 6-F,
7-G, 8-H, 9-N, 10-C, 11-L,
12-K, 13-A, 14-M, 15-E

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Who or what does it refer to?

Write the correct answer in a full sentence:

1. „_It_ is a traditional festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.“
   What does it refer to?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   It refers to the Kaghati Kolope Festival
   
2. „_They_ use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature.“
   Who are they?
3. „People carefully prepare _these materials_ before they build the kite.“
   What does these materials refer to?
4. „During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how _they_ create them.“
   Who are they?
5. „During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.“
   What does _them_ refer to?
6. „_It_ is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people.“
   What does it refer to?
7. „Visitors are welcome, and many people are happy to share _their_ stories and customs.“
   Who are their?
8. „_It_ is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.“
   What does it refer to?
9. „I think you will enjoy this festival because _it_ is a unique experience.“
   What does it refer to?
10. „Please write to me if you need more information about the festival.“
    Who does _me_ refer to?

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Full version:

1. „It is a traditional festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.“
   What does it refer to?
   Answer: It refers to the Kaghati Kolope Festival.
2. „They use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature.“
   Who are they?
   Answer: They are the local people.
3. „People carefully prepare these materials before they build the kite.“
   What does these materials refer to?
   Answer: These materials are kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.
4. „During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.“
   Who are they?
   Answer: They are the local craftsmen.
5. „During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.“
   What does them refer to?
   Answer: Them refers to the kites.
6. „It is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people.“
   What does it refer to?
   Answer: It refers to the festival.
7. „Visitors are welcome, and many people are happy to share their stories and customs.“
   Who are their?
   Answer: Their refers to many local people.
8. „It is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.“
   What does it refer to?
   Answer: It refers to Liangkabori Village.
9. „I think you will enjoy this festival because it is a unique experience.“
   What does it refer to?
   Answer: It refers to the festival.
10. „Please write to me if you need more information about the festival.“
    Who does me refer to?
    Answer: Me refers to Budi.

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Complete, words below:

August • stories • music performances • Muna people •
flying in the sky • history • hand • Liangkabori Village •
local food • nature •
Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia •
plant fibres • celebrate their traditions •
craftsmen • kolope leaves •
customs •
bamboo • enjoyable •
Muna culture

1. The Kaghati Kolope Festival takes place on _____.
2. The festival is usually held in _____.
3. The festival celebrates the special kite tradition of the _____.
4. Local people make the Kaghati Kolope kite by _____.
5. People use _____, _____, and _____ to make the kite.
6. Visitors can watch local _____ making the kites.
7. During the festival, people can see traditional kites _____.
8. Visitors can enjoy traditional dances, _____, and _____.
9. The festival is also a chance to learn about _____.
10. Families and friends come together to _____.
11. Visitors are welcome, and local people share their _____ and _____.
12. Budi recommends visiting _____.
13. In Liangkabori Village, visitors can enjoy beautiful _____ and see local life.
14. Visitors can also learn more about the _____ of the area.
15. Budi thinks the festival is _____ because it is a unique experience.

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Full version:

1. The Kaghati Kolope Festival takes place on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
2. The festival is usually held in August.
3. The festival celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.
4. Local people make the Kaghati Kolope kite by hand.
5. People use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres to make the kite.
6. Visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites.
7. During the festival, people can see traditional kites flying in the sky.
8. Visitors can enjoy traditional dances, music performances, and local food.
9. The festival is also a chance to learn about Muna culture.
10. Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.
11. Visitors are welcome, and local people share their stories and customs.
12. Budi recommends visiting Liangkabori Village.
13. In Liangkabori Village, visitors can enjoy beautiful nature and see local life.
14. Visitors can also learn more about the history of the area.
15. Budi thinks the festival is enjoyable because it is a unique experience.

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Match the questions with the answers:

Questions

1. Where is the Kaghati Kolope Festival?
2. When is the festival?
3. What is the festival about?
4. Why is the Kaghati Kolope kite special?
5. What materials are in the kite?
6. What can visitors see at the festival?
7. What can visitors enjoy there?
8. How can guests learn about local culture?
9. What place do you suggest for visitors?
10. Why is the festival interesting for tourists?
11. Who joins the festival?
12. How do local people treat visitors?

Answers

A. They give visitors a friendly welcome and share their customs.

B. It offers a unique experience and a chance to discover another side of Indonesia.

C. It shows the traditional kite culture of the Muna people.

D. The kite has kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.

E. Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.

F. It is special because local people create it by hand with natural materials.

G. They can experience traditional dances, music performances, and local food.

H. They can talk to local people and hear their stories and customs.

I. It is on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

J. It is usually in August.

K. I recommend Liangkabori Village because it has an important connection with the tradition.

L. They can watch local craftsmen making traditional kites and look at kites in the sky.

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Answers:
1-I, 2-J, 3-C, 4-F, 5-D, 6-L, 7-G,
8-H, 9-K, 10-B, 11-E, 12-A

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Full version:

Interviewer: 1. Where is the Kaghati Kolope Festival?
Budi: It is on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Interviewer: 2. When is the festival?
Budi: It is usually in August.

Interviewer: 3. What is the festival about?
Budi: It shows the traditional kite culture of the Muna people.

Interviewer: 4. Why is the Kaghati Kolope kite special?
Budi: It is special because local people create it by hand with natural materials.

Interviewer: 5. What materials are in the kite?
Budi: The kite has kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.

Interviewer: 6. What can visitors see at the festival?
Budi: They can watch local craftsmen making traditional kites and look at kites in the sky.

Interviewer: 7. What can visitors enjoy there?
Budi: They can experience traditional dances, music performances, and local food.

Interviewer: 8. How can guests learn about local culture?
Budi: They can talk to local people and hear their stories and customs.

Interviewer: 9. What place do you suggest for visitors?
Budi: I recommend Liangkabori Village because it has an important connection with the tradition.

Interviewer: 10. Why is the festival interesting for tourists?
Budi: It offers a unique experience and a chance to discover another side of Indonesia.

Interviewer: 11. Who joins the festival?
Budi: Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.

Interviewer: 12. How do local people treat visitors?
Budi: They give visitors a friendly welcome and share their customs.

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Kaghati Kolope festival – cheat sheet – retell the story

Basic Information

• Place: Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
• Time: Usually held in August
• Celebrates: Traditional kite culture of the Muna people

Kaghati Kolope Kite

• Special traditional kite
• Made by hand
• Uses natural materials:
  • kolope leaves
  • bamboo
  • plant fibres
• Local craftsmen show how they make the kites

Festival Activities

• Watch traditional kites flying in the sky
• See beautiful kites and enjoy the atmosphere
• Traditional dances
• Music performances
• Local food

Culture & People

• Learn about Muna culture
• Meet local people
• Families and friends celebrate together
• Visitors can hear stories and learn customs

Recommended Place

Liangkabori Village

• Important place for Kaghati Kolope tradition
• Beautiful nature
• See local life
• Learn about local history

Why Visit?

• Unique cultural experience
• Discover another side of Indonesia
• Experience a traditional event not known by many tourists

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Their brain remembers these sounds.
Babies connect sounds with people and things.
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Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
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