Mardi Gras Around the World
Name one city famous for celebrating Mardi Gras.
New Orleans, Venice, Rio de Janeiro, or Port-of-Spain.
What celebration marks a girl's fifteenth birthday in many Latin American cultures?
Quinceañera
What must young Hamar men jump over before they can marry?
A line of cows
What holiday celebrates becoming an adult in Japan?
Seijin-no-Hi
In which Colombian city is the Flower Festival celebrated every year?
Medellín
What type of bands are common during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans?
Jazz bands
Which dance symbolizes the girl's coming of age during a Quinceañera?
The Quinceañera Waltz
Why must Hamar men complete the cattle-jumping ceremony?
To prove they are ready to marry / become adults
At what age do young people celebrate adulthood in Japan?
20 years old
What traditional activity do people watch during the Flower Festival?
The Silleteros Parade
What famous Brazilian dance is performed during Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro?
Samba
Who introduced the Quinceañera waltz in the 19th century?
Emperor Maximilian
What payment must the man's family give to the bride's family?
Cows
What do many young people wear during Seijin-no-Hi ceremonies?
Formal or traditional clothes
Name two traditional characters from the Barranquilla Carnival.
Marimonda, Garabato, Congo, Monocuco, or Torito.
What traditional meat and bean dish do people eat during the Rio celebration?
Feijoada
Name two ancient civilizations that probably had coming-of-age ceremonies before the Spanish arrived.
The Inca, Maya, or Aztecs
Around what age do Hamar men usually get married?
Around their mid-thirties
Why has participation in Seijin-no-Hi decreased in recent years?
Low birth rate, high cost, and less interest in traditions
What Colombian festival celebrates traditional music like bambuco and includes the National Bambuco Pageant?
San Pedro Festival (Festival Folclórico y Reinado Nacional del Bambuco)