Geography and History
Which Colombian city hosts the world's second-largest carnival spectacle?
Baranquilla
What is the name of the parade that kicks off the carnival celebrations?
Battle of Flowers (Batalla de Flores)
What is the total number of visitors expected at the carnival?
1.5 million
Which aspect of the carnival best shows the mixture of traditions?
Dances
Besides drums and claves, which percussion instrument is used during the Carnival?
Maracas
Which river is described as Colombia's widest river in Barranquilla's history.
Magdalena River
This carnival is described as a Melting pot of which three cultural heritages?
Native, African, and European
What is the number of artists who participate in the carnival?
25,000
Which traditional dance has been performed uninterruptedly for 139 years?
Toeno
Which instruments, other than drums, are used during Carnival music?
Wind and brass instruments
How many years of history does the Barranquilla Carnival span?
Over two centuries
Which UNESCO designation recognizes the carnival internationally?
World Heritage
How many days does the carnival celebrations last before Lent?
Four
From which origin is the Congo dance?
African
What type of instrument provides the strong rhythmic base for many carnival parades and dances?
Drums (Like the Tambora or the Conga)
Why did the carnival not receive international attention until recently?
The country's bad reputation
How is the carnival tradition transmitted through families?
From father to child
The Battle of Flowers parade has been running for how many years approximately?
120 years
Which traditional columbian dance is also the predominant sound of the carnival?
Cumbia
These two traditional drums form the rhythmic foundation of Carnaval music. What are their names?
ALEGRE and TAMBORA
In which century did Barranquilla become a busy commercial hub?
19th century
Which three Caribbean cultural VALUES does the carnival represents ?
Joy, Union and Respect
The Toeno dance has been performed uninterruptedly for how many years?
139 years
Which dance originated from the Americas?
Miko Mikas
Maracas are handheld percussion instruments shaken to create rhythm in carnival music. What are they filled with?
Seeds or beads