Topic: The New Year Cerebration In Cameroon
In Cameroon, the new year cerebration is one of the most important holiday of the year. It occurs every January first. It is a public holiday so, all school are closed, all public or private companies will not operate. However, if a private company is very busy, it may open and those working days should be paid at double rate.
Many people will prepare for the circumstance many months in advance. For young people, buying new cloths, shoes and other precious things is so common. Parents always make a special budget for the even. They should buy cloths, shoes,and toys for their kids. Even if they belong to the poorest class, they will make an effort to buy at least something. They keep money that should be use to buy the most precious food. So traders do their best during that period because they their business is wealthier. All stores selling meat, fish, rice, drink, children cloths, shoes and toys make too much profit.
The 31 st December is the begining of the festivities. All store are crowded of people and their business flourishes. In the evening, youngsters and teenagers begin the festivities. Parties are organized everywhere. The night is so long and many people will not sleep. At 1:00 AM, people are excited and start wishing" happy new" year to others. Early in the morning, Christians go to church. Parties are organized everywhere after church. It is a special moment to pay visit to relatives where they should share food,drink pictures and other amazing things. The festivities end later in the night where the streets are crowded of people and especially teenagers.
In conclusion the the new year cerebration is one of the most important holiday in Cameroon because of its popularity and because not only it brings together young people, but also it concern the whole population.
Written by David Lateu
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