Do you know cultural events around the world?
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“I had no idea cities celebrated things!”
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“I’m not that into feeding monkeys or throwing oranges.”
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You know it all! Maybe you should start your own festival!
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Let’s start off easy…which country hosts the biggest and most famous carnival in the world?
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Correct! During lent, Roman Catholics would not consume meat, hence the term “carnival” which comes from carnelevare which means “to remove meat”.
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Sorry! It’s Brazil…During lent, Roman Catholics would not consume meat, hence the term “carnival” which comes from carnelevare which means “to remove meat”.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which festival celebrates the victory of good over evil for 16 straight days and is very colourful?
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Correct! While most Hindu festivals revolve around prayer, the day after Holika is dedicated only to fun and partying, throwing coloured water and powder at each other.
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Sorry, the correct answer is Holi Festival in India. While most Hindu festivals revolve around prayer, the day after Holika is dedicated only to fun and partying, throwing coloured water and powder at each other.
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Question 3 of 10
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Which country celebrates a festival in which lanterns are released into the sky to alert others that the evil spirits are gone and that they are safe (Pingxi Lantern Festival)?
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Correct! The Pingxi Lantern Festival follows the Yanshui Firework Display which is celebrated to ward off the evil spirits.
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Sorry! It’s celebrated in Taiwan. The Pingxi Lantern Festival follows the Yanshui Firework Display which is celebrated to ward off the evil spirits.
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Question 4 of 10
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Which festival has Mexicans offering drinks and food to their deceased relatives in order to lure them back into the living world for a day?
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Correct! Although the name suggests otherwise, these festivities are quite lively with music, parades, food and drinks; it is a celebration of life.
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Sorry! The correct answer is Day of the Dead. Although the name suggests otherwise, these festivities are quite lively with music, parades, food and drinks; it is a celebration of life.
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Question 5 of 10
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Every year artists get together in which festival to create beautiful ice and snow sculptures which are then decorated with lights?
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Correct! Harbin is located in north eastern China and winter temperatures can drop as low as -35ºC!
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Wrong! It’s the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. Harbin is located in north eastern China and winter temperatures can drop as low as -35ºC!
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Question 6 of 10
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Which festival in the world uses over 4,000 kg of fruit to thank a certain someone for attracting tourism?
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That’s right! Over 4,000 kg of fruit are offered to the local monkey population to thank them for attracting tourism to the area every year!
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Sorry – it’s the Monkey Buffet Festival in Thailand! Over 4,000 kg of fruit are offered to the local monkey population to thank them for attracting tourism to the area every year!
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Question 7 of 10
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Which state in the USA is home to one of the biggest balloon festivals?
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Correct! The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is celebrated in early October and features over 500 hot air balloons amongst other events.
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Sorry! The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is celebrated in early October and features over 500 hot air balloons amongst other events.
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Question 8 of 10
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Which African country hosts the famous theatrical and cultural Panafest every two years?
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Correct! The festival has been ongoing since 1992 and it celebrates Pan-Africanism and the development of Africa through art.
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Sorry, it is celebrated in Ghana! The festival has been ongoing since 1992 and it celebrates Pan-Africanism and the development of Africa through art.
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Question 9 of 10
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This interesting European festivity recreates a medieval battle between a city and a tyrant.
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Correct! The town of Ivrea divides up into nine teams and battles with oranges for three days, ending in a “funeral” and a silent march.
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Wrong – it’s the Battle of the Oranges! The town of Ivrea divides up into nine teams and battles with oranges for three days, ending in a “funeral” and a silent march.
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Question 10 of 10
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Which country loves golden retrievers so much that they have a full festival dedicated to these cute furry friends?
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Correct! The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland commemorated 50 years of the club back in 2006. The turnout was so amazing, that they decided to turn it into a yearly festivity with over 200 dogs attending to play games with their owners.
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Sorry! The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland commemorated 50 years of the club back in 2006. The turnout was so amazing, that they decided to turn it into a yearly festivity with over 200 dogs attending to play games with their owners.
