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매년 6월의 첫 월요일은 Queen’s Birthday 휴일이었습니다. 올해부터는 이날의 이름이 달라졌죠. 이날과 관련하여 일상에서 사용할 수 있는 아래 대화를 연습해 봅시다.

A: Hey, did you know that this coming Monday is King's Birthday instead of Queen's Birthday?

B: Oh, really? That makes sense now that we have a new king. 

    By the way, I've always been curious about why it's celebrated as a holiday in New Zealand.

A: The Queen's Birthday holiday in New Zealand is a way of honouring the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, who is also the head of state for New Zealand. It's a tradition that reflects New Zealand's historical ties to the British monarchy. 

뉴질랜드에서 여왕의 생일 휴일은 뉴질랜드의 국가 원수이기도 하며 영국을 통치하는 군주를 기리는 방법입니다. 이것은 뉴질랜드와 영국 군주국의 역사적인 유대를 반영하는 전통입니다.

B: I see. So, even though New Zealand is an independent country, they still pay tribute to the British monarchy?

A: Yes, that's correct. New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy, meaning it has its own government, but the monarch serves as the ceremonial head of state. The Queen's Birthday holiday is an opportunity for New Zealanders to show respect and allegiance to the reigning monarch and commemorate the historical connections between New Zealand and the United Kingdom. 

네, 맞습니다. 뉴질랜드는 입헌 군주국으로, 정부를 가지고 있지만, 여왕/왕은 국가의 의식적인 수장 역할을 합니다. 여왕의 생일 휴일은 뉴질랜드인에게 군주에 대한 존경과 충성을 보여주고 뉴질랜드와 영국의 역사적 연결을 기념할 수 있는 기회입니다.

B: That's interesting. But why is it celebrated on a different date than the actual birth date of the Queen?

A: Good question! The Queen's actual birth date is April 21st, but the holiday is observed on a different date in New Zealand. Similar to Australia, the specific date varies across different regions. It falls on the first Monday in June, creating a long weekend for people to enjoy. 

좋은 질문입니다! 여왕의 실제 생일은 4월 21일이지만, 뉴질랜드에서는 공휴일이 다른 날짜입니다. 호주와 마찬가지로, 이 휴일 날짜는 지역마다 다릅니다. 뉴질랜드는 6월의 첫 번째 월요일이며, 사람들이 즐길 수 있는 긴 주말을 만들어줍니다.

B: Ah, I understand. So, it's more about providing a convenient long weekend for people rather than strictly commemorating the Queen's birth date. 

A: Exactly. While honouring the Queen is an essential aspect, the holiday has evolved to become a time for relaxation, spending time with loved ones, and participating in various events and activities held across the country.

B: That makes sense. It's a combination of paying homage to the monarchy and enjoying some well-deserved time off.

A: Absolutely! The Queen's Birthday holiday holds both historical significances and serves as a time for celebration and relaxation for New Zealanders.

B: Well, thanks for explaining it to me. I have a better understanding now of why Queen's Birthday, now King’s Birthday, is celebrated as a holiday in New Zealand.

A: You're welcome! It's always interesting to delve into the cultural and historical background of holidays. Now you can appreciate the reasons behind the King’s Birthday holiday in New Zealand.

Vocabulary 

Honour 존경, 영광                                                           reigning 군림하는    

monarch   군주                                                                reflect  반영하다, 비추다 

independent country 독립국가                                        pay tribute to -에 경의를 표하다               

 constitutional monarchy 입헌 군주국                             allegiance to  -에의 충성          

 commemorate 기념하다                                                 evolve발달/진화하다                                     

 homage to  경의를 표하다                                               significance  중요성

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