Festivals Around the World
Which country celebrates Holi, the festival of colors?
India
What is an “ally”?
Someone who supports others facing unfair treatment
Sushi comes from which country?
Japan
Which religion celebrates Diwali?
Hinduism
What is Juneteenth?
Celebration of the end of slavery in the U.S.
Where do people throw tomatoes during “La Tomatina”?
Spain
What does “inclusion” mean?
Everyone is welcome and can join in
What Mexican holiday honors ancestors with sugar skulls?
Día de los Muertos
What is Ramadan?
A month of fasting in Islam
Name an African American scientist or inventor.
George Washington Carver
Which country hosts the famous Rio Carnival festival?
Brazil
What is a “microaggression” (small insult based on identity)?
A small, often unintentional, rude comment or action
What’s Biryani?
A spiced rice and meat or vegetable dish from South Asia
Name a country where many people follow Buddhism.
Thailand
What language do most Latino American countries speak?
Spanish
What winter festival showcases huge ice sculptures in China?
Harbin Ice Festival
What does “intersectionality” mean in simple words?
How different parts of who we are connect and affect our experiences
What grain is used a lot in West African cooking?
Millet (or sorghum)
What Jewish holiday has a festival of lights?
Hanukkah
Who was Cesar Chavez?
A leader who helped farm workers get rights
Where do you see lots of tulip flowers every spring in a famous festival?
Netherlands (Keukenhof)
What is “systemic racism”?
When racism is built into systems and rules of society
: Name a Caribbean dish with rice and beans cooked in coconut milk.
Rice and peas
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A time when Black artists and writers became famous in the 1920s