Every year, kids from all around the province of Housty gather at Tanto Town Park for a special festival that lasts a day.
There’s lots of fun stuff to do for everyone. The coolest part is the talking circle. Many kids aged 13 to 15 sit in the circle and talk about their own experiences.
This time, they talked about their towns. They had learned a lot about their towns before the festival.
The best part is that there’s a big prize and some money for the kids who do really well in the talking circle.
Abiaya, who’s been interested in this for a while, got her chance.
She started preparing when she was just eight.
She read books from her town’s library and asked her parents tons of questions about where they live.
What did Abiaya say about her town?
When it was her turn to talk, Abiaya introduced herself and said, “I’m from Tangy town. Around a thousand people live there.
I have five close neighbors, and we have tall buildings. In the middle, there are many stores and big shops.
Close to my school, there’s a sports club. And near the market, you can find lots of coffee shops.
We even have a small library where I play fun educational games with my friends when I’m not busy.
There’s a huge supermarket with a big cinema and a small theater.
My parents and I like to go there on weekends. Once, when I was sick, my dad took me to the main hospital. But there are lots of clinics and pharmacies around too.
And there are banks on the corners of the big streets.
I’ve seen a bunch of restaurants. Sometimes, my family and I eat dinner at a cozy restaurant near the park.
We have a big playground with lots of rides right at the entrance of our town.
I really wish we had an airport and a university. What I love most is the peaceful feeling in my town and the cool breeze from the trees.
There’s even a little forest behind my house, and my mom and I like to hike there in the evenings.
Thanks for listening. I hope you come visit Tangy someday!”
Everyone clapped for Abiaya as she went back to her seat. Four other kids talked about their towns too.
Later, at 5 pm, the judges gave Abiaya the prize. She won because she talked a lot about her town and spoke confidently.
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