This is one of my debate scripts. In fact, I did this debate a few weeks ago but I couldn't upload it since I did not have enough time. The topic was that 'Culturally Specific Holidays And Observances Had No Place In A Modern, Interconnected, Global World' and I was the Leader of Opposition at that time. Meanwhile, my debate teacher said that I couldn't write debate scripts from the next class since he believed that doing speech with a short note would be better. I agree with his point but I'm not sure I can do my speech well without my script.
Ladies and gentlemen, as you may all know, all nations have their own cultural specific holidays and observances. For example, Korea has Chuseok and the New Year's Day. Americans celebrate Thanks Giving Day and Independance Day. One of the Spanish observances is bullfighting. And there are so many other holidays and observances, also. All of them are very important and precious traditions. They should be observed forevermore. However, because of the people who are arguing that all those ceremonies and holidays are unmeaningful and inappropriate these days, they may be all die out soon after. Ladies and gentlemen, think about it: without Christmas, without Chuseok and without New Year's Day, do you think that you can be happier?
Meanwhile, my name is Eujin Jo and I'm the leader of the opposition. The topic is that 'Culturally Specific Holidays And Observances Have No Place In A Modern, Interconnected, Global World' and our team strongly disagree with the topic. That is because, first, on some holidays like Chuseok, we can meet our families and relax for a while. Second, attatchment to our culture and nation is still important these days. And finally, some famous observances are helpful for the economy of the nation.
Today, as the Leader Of The Opposition, I'll give the split, rebut the points of the PM and state our team's first three arguments. Also, the DLO will state the other arguments and our whip will explain the clashes and finish the whole debate. Now, before I state my three arguments, I'd like to rebut the points of the PM. (I can't remember my rebuttals since I did an impromptu speech for the rebuttal.)
I'm gonna state our team's three arguments from now on. First of all, we can visit our families and relax for a while. Because they are so busy, many people can not meet their parents and siblings that often. Most of them can meet their families only on the holidays such as Chuseok, New Year's Day and Thanks Giving Day. The short but meaningful meetings often make people happier. You can notice it through this example. According to the latest news report by YTN, the famous broadcasting station. many people said that they became much more energetic and comfortable after they visit their parents on Chuseok.
Second, attatchment to our culture and nation is still important in today's modern and global society. All the observances and holidays are the important parts of the nation's 'national identity'. When Korea was ruled by Japan, the civilized Koreans often said, "our national identity is very importnt for us. If we lose it, we will lose almost everything, including the nation. " If all the traditions die out, we will lose the most important part of our national identity.
Last but not least, the popular traditional ceremonies can give huge profit to the nation. Let me give you an example: As you may all know, 'bull fighting' is one of the most famous ceremonies not only in Spain but also in other countries. Many tourists visit the country to watch the famous ceremony. As a result, matadors earn as much money as the best soccer players or actors. Furthermore, in Korea, about 1.12 million people have visited Andong, the city famous for beautiful Korean traditional houses and mask dance, to watch mask dance performances during the 'Andong International Mask Dance Festival' in 2010. The mask dance festival made Andong citizens earn about 2300 million won. These two examples show us that the traditional observances are very helpful for the nation's economy.
So far, I , as the Leader of the Opposition, gave the split, rebutted the points of the Prime Minister and stated our team's first three arguments. Ladies and gentlemen, culturally specific holidays and observances lasted for many centuries. Our ancestors put so much efforts to keep the traditions and make the future generations enjoy the fascinating and unique culture of the nation. Therefore, it is ridiculous to say, " you know, the traditional holidays and observances are unmeaningful and unuseful in today's society". Thank you very much.
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