People
Which community is represented at the Notting Hill festival?
The Caribbean community
At what season does the Notting Hill carnival take place?
Every summer
TRIPLE
Where does the Eyo festival take place?
Nigeria
What is the colour of the clothes at the Eyo festival?
White
How many Yolngu people are there today?
20,000
Who is celebrated at the Eyo festival?
King Oba
TRIPLE
When did the Stonewall riots happen?
(year)
1969
Who was Saint Patrick?
The patron saint of Ireland
Name one tradition that you can find at the Merrie Monarch festival in Hawaii.
- the royal procession
- a hula competition
DOUBLE
What are two other names given to the Caribbean community living in England?
- the West Indians
- the Windrush generation
DOUBLE
Who started the Highland Games in the 11th century?
King Malcolm III
When was the Garma Festival inaugurated for the first time?
(year)
1999
What is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago?
Port of Spain
DOUBLE
What kind of dishes do establishments serve on Saint Patrick's day? Give two dishes
- corned beef
- green beer
What are the 6 main colours of the Pride flag?
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
Who does the Merrie Monarch festival in Hawaii celebrate?
(Be ready to spell it)
King David Kalakaua
What happened in 1894?
Slavery was abolished in Trinidad and Tobago
What is the nickname of the twin island nation referencing the diversity of Trinidad and Tobago?
The rainbow nation
What is the name of the forest where the Garma festival takes place?
Gulkula
DOUBLE
What was the former name of the festival of Trinidad and Tobago?
(Be ready to spell it)
Canboulay
What is the name of the last Gumatj clan leader?
(Be ready to spell the name)
Galarruy Yunupingu
(Galarrwuy)
When does the Braemar Gathering take place?
(day of the week + month)
- on the first Saturday of September
How long is the Chicago river?
251 km
Name three athletic competitions at the Highland Games.
- the caber toss
- the hammer throw
- the tug of war
- the stone put
What does LGBTQIA+ mean?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual