The champions of hollering

The video introduces hollering, a traditional form of communication used by farmers before modern technology. It explains the four types of hollers: functional, commutative, distress, and expressive. The National Hollering Contest, started in 1969, became a popular event to celebrate this tradition. Efforts continue to preserve hollering through festivals, highlighting its cultural significance and community-building aspects.

What was the primary purpose of hollering among farmers?

• To sing traditional songs

• To communicate over long distances

• To scare away animals

• To entertain themselves

Which type of holler is used to convey a message like 'good morning'?

• Expressive

• Distress

• Commutative

• Functional

In what year was the first National Hollering Contest held?

• 1980

• 1965

• 1969

• 1975

What was the original purpose of starting the National Hollering Contest?

• To promote local tourism

• To preserve cultural heritage

• To create a new form of entertainment

• To raise funds for the local fire department

What is the aim of the Worldwide Hollering Festival?

• To modernize the concept of hollering

• To preserve and keep the tradition of hollering alive

• To introduce new types of hollers

• To compete with other festivals