La Tomatina
What month is La Tomatina celebrated, and where?
August, in Bunol Spain.
How many bulls run in the street before the fight?
6
What city and what month does Las Fallas occur?
Valencia and March.
When does La Tirana take place?
Mid July.
What country is the Carnaval de Montevideo from?
Uruguay
What time does it begin and for how long does it last?
Begins 10am and lasts for 1 hour.
How many toreros are in the ring for the bull fighting?
3 because they fight 2 bulls each
What are the ninots made of?
Wood and paper.
What is diablada?
Dance of the Devil.
How many nights does this festival go for?
40 (its the longest festival in the world)
They grease up a pole and climb up it to reach the leg of ham.
What is the term for the firing of the rocket?
What is the ninot indultat?
Which Catholic Saint are they celebrating?
Virgen de Carmen
What is candombe?
Candombe is a street performance featuring bands of drummers and dancers that practice all year round.
How many people celebrate La Tomatina in Bunol roughly?
40-50 thousand
How many metres is the track for the bull run?
875m
What is the Spanish term for the women that wear traditional clothing?
Falleras.
Why do they dance?
To show devotion to the Virgin.
What two cultures are mixed together to produce this great festival?
African and European Influence
Name 3 rules for the battle.
Answers include:
1. squish the tomato first
2. stop throwing after an hour.
3. no sandals
4. no ripping shirts
What are the three festivals that merged for San Fermin?
The festival of San Fermin
The Pamplona Town Fair
The celebration of Bull Fighting
What do they base the ninots on a lot of the time?
What is the meaning of La Tirana?
Incan princess who rebelled against the Europeans. She became known as "the tyrant".
What is murga? Explain
A vibrant form of popular street theater and musical performance featuring vocals, dancing, and percussion. It is highly popular during Carnival season in Uruguay, Argentina, Panama, and Spain.