A volunteer in District 12 since decades! The day of the annual reaping in District 12 took place in the center of town at the Hall of Justice. The reaping is an event that occurs every year before each Hunger Games. To be eligible for the reaping, one must be at least 12 years old.
The Reaping Process
After Mayor Undersee read out the history of Panem and the past winners of District 12, the district 12's escort, Effie Trinket, made her way to the stage to randomly select the tributes for the 75th Hunger Games. After announcing "ladies first", she crossed to the glass ball with the girls' names and picked out Primrose Everdeen. As she walked to the podium, another girl shouted, "I volunteer as tribute!" Normally, this is often done by Career Tributes, but it was her sister, Katniss Everdeen, who stepped up to protect her reaped sister, Prim. After this, Effie Frinhedt picked out Peeta Mellark as the boy tribute for District 12. This officially meant that Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark would represent District 12 at the Hunger Games.
District 12 and The Hunger Games
District 12 is a significant district in the Hunger Games series, known for being one of the poorest and most deprived districts in Panem. The selection of tributes for the Hunger Games from District 12 is a closely-watched event, as it represents the harsh reality that the citizens of this district face.
The Boldest Form of Dissent
Given the oppressive situation in District 12, the citizens' main form of dissent during the reaping is a subtle "old and rarely used" gesture made towards Katniss.
Conclusion
The reaping in District 12 is always a highly emotional and significant event, as it determines the fate of the tributes selected to represent the district in the Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark's selection for the 75th Hunger Games was a pivotal moment in the series, marking the beginning of their journey that captivated audiences worldwide.
