Spanish Festivals
What do you do during the festivals of La Tomatina?
Wear white shirts and throw tomatoes at each other.
During Semana Santa (Holy Week) which religious figure typically appears on floats?
Jesus or Mother Mary.
Why do people celebrate Día de Muertos?
To accept the souls of their loved ones back.
What is usually displayed at the Medellin’s Flower Festival?
Flowers.
What is the definition of All Saints Day?
Honor all saints and martyrs.
What do you throw into the fire during the festivals of San Juan?
Your homework.
During the devils of yare festival, what colour of costume do people usually wear?
Red
What do people eat on the festival of National Taco Day?
Burritos.
What takes place during La Gran Parada de Tradicions?
Parade.
What do women(Aymara) do during the festivals of Cholitas Wrestling?
They wrestle each other in traditional attires.
What do people burn on the festival of Las Fallas?
Massive sculptures.
How often does the El Hatillo Music Festival take place?
Annually.
In which month is the festival of Guelaguetza Festival in?
July
How many people usually visit the Barranquilla Carnival every year?
1 million to 2 million.
the festival of Carnaval de Oruro is a blend of Andean culture and what other belief?
Catholic
Why do some people eat twelve grapes just before new year?
It brings a year of good luck and prosperity.
What Christian day is the festival Carnival always held before that is related to cremation?
Ash wednesday.
What do people do on the festival of Feria de las Culturas Amigas?
They celebrate their differences with their friends.
What season does the Cali Fair take place in?
Winter.
What does Festival du Sucre mean?
Sugar festival.
Which festival also honours World Book Day?
Festival of Saint Jordi.
What does Feria De Sol mean?
Fair of the Sun.
Why do people celebrate Cinco De Mayo?
To commemorate their victory over the French.
What does the Manizales Festival celebrate?
The start of the bull fighting season.
What saint does the Ichapekene Fiesta festival honour?
Saint Ignatius of Loyolo