Festival facts
What is a festival?
A special celebration
In which country is Diwali a famous festival?
India
People move their bodies to music. What do they do?
Dance
What do people often eat at festivals?
Special/ festival food
People celebrate it with fireworks and say “Happy New Year!”
New Year
Do people usually have fun at festivals?
Yes, they do
Which festival is famous for colorful costumes and dancing in Brazil?
Carnival
People use their voices to make music. What do they do?
Sing
What do people drink at festivals?
Drinks/juice/water
People decorate their homes with candles and lights in India. Which festival is it?
Divali
What can people celebrate at a festival?
Culture, traditions, music, food, holidays, etc.
Which festival in China is famous for red lanterns and dragon dances?
Chinese New Year/ Lunar New Year
When is the Russian Winter Festival?
In December and January
What do people sometimes wear at traditional festivals?
Traditional clothes/costumes
There are dragon dances and red decorations.
Chinese/ Lunar New Year
What do people often listen to at festivals?
Music
Which festival is famous for people throwing colorful powder?
Holi
People wear special clothes during some festivals. What are they called?
Costumes
Why do people wear special clothes at festivals?
To celebrate culture/ traditions
People wear colorful costumes, dance and enjoy parades.
Carnival
Name three things people can do at a festival.
Dance, sing, eat, play games, watch shows, etc.
Name two festivals from different countries.
Carnival, Songkran
Make a sentence with “festival” and “dance.”
We dance at the festival
Name three things you can see at a festival.
Food, music, fireworks, costumes, decorations
How do people celebrate Songkran in Thailand?
They celebrate it with water playing fun water games and it is celebrated in April