CARNIVAL AROUND THE WORLD
Where is the most famous Carnival celebration in Brazil?
Rio de Janeiro
What do people commonly wear on their faces during Venice Carnival?
Masks
What lively music style is commonly associated with Brazilian Carnival?
Samba
In which month is Carnival usually celebrated?
February (sometimes March)
The largest Carnival festival is now considered to be in this of Spain.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Which European country is known for its elaborate Carnival?
Italy (Venice)
What do people often throw during Carnival parades to celebrate?
Confetti
What is the name of the parades where samba schools compete during Rio’s Carnival?
Samba parades or Sambadrome parades
Carnival is traditionally celebrated before which religious period?
Lent (Quaresma)
Going to Carnival in this part of Spain you can get into a mud throwing fight or be chased by Os Peliqueiros who wear masks and try to hit you with a stick.
Laza (Galicia)
What is the name of the largest Caribbean Carnival, held in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival
What is the name of the traditional mask with a long, curved nose used in Venice Carnival?
The Plague Doctor mask
Which Afro-Brazilian dance and martial art, often performed during Carnival in Brazil, combines acrobatics, rhythm, and combat?
Capoeira
The word "Carnival" is believed to come from the Latin "carne vale." What does it mean?
Farewell / Bye bye to meat
A tradition in Spain that normally closes the Carnival festival where a giant sardine is lit on fire.
The Burial of the Sardine
What is the name of the Carnival celebration in New Orleans, famous for its parades and beads?
Mardi Gras
What is the name of the traditional character from the Commedia dell'arte that is often seen in Carnival costumes, wearing a diamond-patterned outfit?
Harlequin
What is the name of the percussion ensemble that leads the rhythm during Brazilian Carnival?
Bateria (drums)
Which ancient civilization had festivals similar to Carnival, honoring gods like Bacchus?
The Romans
This city is know for its satirical songs about social themes that they sing during Carnival.
Cádiz ("Las chirigotas")
In which South American country does the Oruro Carnival, a UNESCO-recognized festival, take place?
Bolivia
What is the name of the intricate, handmade masks worn in the Binche Carnival in Belgium, which is recognized by UNESCO?
Gilles (de Binche) Masks
What is the name of the traditional Venezuelan Carnival dance that represents the struggle between good and evil, performed by masked devils?
Diablos Danzantes de Yare / de Corpus Christi / Danza de los Diablos (Dancing Devils of Yare, Dance of the Devils)
When does Carnival in Cologne start?
November 11th, at 11:11
What is the name of the humorous and satirical speech given by the king of Carnival to open the Carnival in Mataró?
El Pregó