2020 – The Year That Could Have Been
They call 2020 ‘the year that could have been’, Turns out this year wasn’t so green. It started off with the Australian forest fires, Many died, the situation was quite dire. Habitats destroyed and blazes spread, Oh yes, we can call this a code red. They call 2020 ‘the year that could have been’, The Covid – 19 pandemic took over the scene. The virus spread all over the globe, Who knew this would happen because of a microbe. Now we are all lazing around in our own homes, Praying that we don’t catch the virus that roams. They call 2020 ‘the year that could have been’, The Olympics got cancelled, and we were so keen. Because it was not safe for anyone, People at home didn’t get to have fun. Everyone is watching boring old shows, And soon enough they are going to doze. They call 2020 ‘the year that could have been’, And a new type of school has started for the teens. Stuck in our homes during lockdown time, We thought education wasn’t at its prime. But with all the new-age technology, Students are still studying math and biology. They call 2020 ‘the year that could have been’, ‘Black lives matter’ was on all the screens. Posters and riots and protests on the road, Equality matters all of them showed The time was not easy, and many died, But mainly people never lost their pride. They call 2020 ‘the year that could have been’, We know the future is going to be more clean. There have been a few bad things this year, And if all of this ends, we will surely cheer. This year has changed our lives in many ways, But also taught us to cherish the rest of our days. By, Niranjana Arun, Grade 7, EJPN
Bali, the paradise of Indonesia!
Bali is a province of Indonesia and is the Western-most island of the Lesser Sunda islands region. With tranquil temples and beautiful beaches, "towering and active volcanoes wrapped in deep green canopies," adventurous recreational activities, "rice terraces and jungles," "highly advanced arts such as traditional and modern dance, sculptures, paintings, metalworks and music,"" Bali is a major tourist attraction since the 1980s and tourism makes up 80% of its economy.
In March 2017, Travel advisor named Bali as, "the world's top destination in its Traveller's Choice Award and it is a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bali, being a part of the coral triangle, has the largest maritime biodiversity consisting of fish and turtles with over 500 reef-building coral species which is shockingly seven times higher than that of the Caribbean!
Bali is known in many ways: a utopia, heaven, Elysium, paradise, nirvana, and many more… Bali is my dream destination as it has everything, I ever want in a tourist destination. Beautiful landscapes, adventurous ventures, beautiful beachfront resorts, relaxing spa treatments, native cuisine(that use a variety of spices, blended with vegetables, fresh meat and fish to make dishes such as Satay, Nasi goreng, Soto ayam and ikan bakar) a sunny climate, delightful tourist destinations such as temples and volcanoes, Bali, in itself is a package that has it all.
According to the website in.hotels.com, if you want the complete amazing Bali experience you MUST visit and see the following places, arts, and displays:
Temples
Temples such as Tanah Lot, the iconic rock-top temple of Bali facing the open sea, Uluwatu, an important Bali temple that is positioned on the tall cliff edge and Besakih, "the mother temple of Bali," found on the south-western slope of mount Agung, the tallest mountain of Bali, are must-visit places for beautiful sceneries, excellent architecture and is a place to truly discover the culture of Bali.
Areas such as Tegallalang rice terraces, Ubud monkey forest, the Kintamani mountain village, Bali Safari and Marine Park, Jatiluwih rice terraces, etc are great places for trekking, beautiful sceneries, sightseeing and are great places for discovering the cultures of Bali.
Activities such as surfing, scuba diving, paragliding, jet ski, flyboarding, river rafting, sunset dining on the beaches, partying in Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak and exploration of Bali beaches, are a must do in Bali and I believe doing such recreational activities as they are what truly complete the amazing Bali experience!
In conclusion, I would like to say that Bali is the destination, I believe has it all and is a perfect tourist destination which I dream and aspire to visit in the future as my dream destination of all time!!!
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The Big Ballad Of wee Wee Tan
Here starts a dense story, Of a great chicken's glory. There once was a hen Her name was Wee Tan Her jokes were lame, But her brain was a flame Afterall, a hen with a joke Is someone hard to provoke. But, never never forget, She was a very clever pet. On a dark dark night, Wee foresaw a stark plight She saw her fearsome fate On a plentiful plate. “How?”,you ask in haste. Through a black iron gate She saw her glamorous mate , moved to a dangerous estate. That place was a mystery, all who entered were history She now knew - the production, Meant also the destruction, Of her dear chickens! The plot now thickens… Wee wanted the world to change, To be an open and free range. The route was rough. The path was tough. But then Wee was clever. She could tackle whatever. Wee had an eggsellent plan, She ordered her chicken clan To march down the lane, And give the men lotta pain The fat factory head, Giggled silly and said, “This is our best day, Our lives no more grey” The chickens got there, And Wee Tan said a prayer. They clucked and pecked, Until the men were decked The press was called, They were appalled To see the wee, bold Wee Lord over every employee This event was a big story, It went down in Chickstory. Now, chickens are worshipped, Cocks and hens no longer shipped. If anyone asks us To harm chickens, Everyone refuses - “What the Dickens!”
By, Ananya Arun, Grade 6, EJPN
Inspired by ‘Pig’ by Roal Dahl
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