Festivals: the good, the bad and the bizarre
by Latisha Agyei ·
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Carnival season has begun! From the cool costumes of Europe to the “barely there” costumes of the Americas, carnival is celebrated differently around the world.
Inspired by Carnival, this quiz explores the craziest festivals from all over the world. Do you have what it takes to get all the answers right? Let’s get started and you’ll find out!
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Too bad, you didn’t get any answers right! But I don’t blame you, the festivals were pretty bizarre!
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You know a few festivals, but there are much more to discover!
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You have some knowledge about bizarre festivals! I wonder why…
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
The Tamil community is known for their tolerance of pain. During the Hindu festival Thaipuisam, the Hindu devotees endure painful piercings to worship Murugan, the Hindu God of War. Where does this festival take place?
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That’s right! This festival is celebrated in every country where there is a significant presence of the Tamil community.
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Sorry! This festival is celebrated in every country where there is a significant presence of the Tamil community.
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Question 2 of 10
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La Tomatina has become the largest tomato fight in the world. It happens every year in the charming town of Buñol, Spain. How did this festival start?
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You’re right! The festival first began in August 1945 during the Giants and Big-Head figures parade. Some teenagers decided to join the parade with an artist. After one had fallen from the float, he flew into a fit of rage and hit everything in his way. There was a market stall of vegetables nearby, which the now-furious crowd made use of to start pelting each other with tomatoes until the police arrived.
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Sorry! The festival first began in August 1945 during the Giants and Big-Head figures parade. Some teenagers decided to join the parade with an artist. After one had fallen from the float, he flew into a fit of rage and hit everything in his way. There was a market stall of vegetables nearby, which the now-furious crowd made use of to start pelting each other with tomatoes until the police arrived.
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Question 3 of 10
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Some festivals around the world are quite bizarre, but it is this quality that makes them unique and exciting. Which of these are real “alternative” festivals?
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You’re right! The moose dropping festival celebrates the Alaskan town of Talkeetna’s official animal. The festival includes dropping moose poop onto targets from hot air balloons.
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Sorry! The answer is the moose dropping festival which celebrates the Alaskan town of Talkeetna’s official animal. The festival includes dropping moose poop onto targets from hot air balloons.
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Question 4 of 10
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Spain is known worldwide for its bull fighters. The Fiesta San Fermin is a popular event that is celebrated in the region of Navarra. It has become internationally known because of the running of the bulls. What are the requirements to participate in the running of the bulls?
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You’re right! The only requirements are that you need to be at least 18 and sober.
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Sorry! The only requirements are that you need to be at least 18 and sober.
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Question 5 of 10
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Every year near Gloucester, England a festival takes place where locals chase a prize off the top of a steep hill to the bottom. This is quite a dangerous festival where some locals end up in the hospital after participating. The first person at the bottom wins the prize. What is the prize?
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You’re right! As crazy as it sounds, this event is called the cheese rolling festival. It happens every year and is watched by hundreds of spectators with over two million views on youtube.
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Sorry! The answer is a wheel of cheese. The event is called the cheese rolling festival. It happens every year and is watched by hundreds of spectators with over two million views on youtube.
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Question 6 of 10
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The Konaki Sumo is a 400 year old festival that takes place in Japan every February, April, September and October in different Japanese temples. What happens during this festival?
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Correct! It’s the Japanese belief that a crying baby is a healthy baby and evil spirits are driven away during the festival. So they meet in the temple and try to make almost 100 babies cry while their parents pray for good health.
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Sorry! It’s the Japanese belief that a crying baby is a healthy baby and evil spirits are driven away during the festival. So they meet in the temple and try to make almost 100 babies cry while their parents pray for good health.
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Question 7 of 10
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The camel has had several roles throughout history. Humans have used the camels as transport, source of food and wrestling. Yes, you read it correctly, wrestling! Where do you think the camel wrestling championship is held?
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You’re right! The camel wrestling championship takes place more specifically in the Aegan region in Turkey. It involves two camels headbutting each other until one runs away or is pinned down;the camels are bred especially for the competition.
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Sorry! The camel wrestling championship takes place more specifically in the Aegan region in Turkey. It involves two camels headbutting each other until one runs away or is pinned down;the camels are bred especially for the competition.
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Question 8 of 10
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Which of these states from the US organized “The redneck games” to mock the Olympics after being called hillbillies by the international media?
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You’re right! When the Olympics were held in Atlanta in 1996, the media portrayed them as a bunch of rednecks holding a sporting event. The locals took offense and started their own Olympics in East Dublin, Georgia.
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Sorry! When the Olympics were held in Atlanta in 1996, the media portrayed them as a bunch of rednecks holding a sporting event. The locals took offense and started their own Olympics in East Dublin, Georgia.
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Question 9 of 10
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Songkran is celebrated in Thailand every April. The entire country celebrates this festival by throwing water and using super soakers – but what are the Thai people celebrating?
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You’re right! They are celebrating Thai New Year. The water represents the purification of the body and spirit; it is supposed to wash away all sins and bad fortune.
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Sorry! They are celebrating Thai New Year.The water represents the purification of the body and spirit; it is supposed to wash away all sins and bad fortune.
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Question 10 of 10
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Spain is known to have dangerous festivals. What happens in the Spanish village of Castrillo de Murcia during the celebration of El Colacho, the feast of Corpus Christi?
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You’re right! Some men of the village dress as devils and jump over babies. This traditional Spanish festival has been taking place since 1620. During this catholic feast, men dressed as the Colacho (devils) jump over babies born during the previous 12 months to cleanse the babies of original sin and keep them safe against evil spirits and illnesses.
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Sorry! Some men of the village dress as devils and jump over babies. This traditional Spanish festival has been taking place since 1620. During this catholic feast, men dressed as the Colacho (devils) jump over babies born during the previous 12 months to cleanse the babies of original sin and keep them safe against evil spirits and illnesses.
