General Questions
Traditions & Customs
Food & Drinks
100

What is the Brazilian June Festival called in Portuguese?

Festa Junina

100

What is the name of the typical dance performed at Festa Junina?

Quadrilha

100

Name three traditional foods eaten during Festa Junina.

Possible answers: Pamonha, canjica, pé de moleque, curau, milho verde, etc.

200

In which month is the festival primarily celebrated?

June, though some regions start in May or extend into July.

200

What is a "Casamento Caipira"?

 A humorous fake country-style wedding performed as a skit during the festival.

200

What is "quentão," and when is it typically consumed?

A hot drink made with cachaça, ginger, and spices, usually drunk to keep warm during cold June nights.

300

How do people typically dress for the festival?

checkered shirts, straw hats, freckles, and painted gap teeth for fun.

300

Why do people light bonfires during the festival?

 To celebrate St. John’s night and for warmth/symbolism, as it has European Midsummer roots.

300

Which ingredient is common in most Festa Junina sweets?

Corn, since June is the corn harvest season in Brazil.

400

Which three Catholic saints are traditionally honored during Festa Junina?

St. John [São João], St. Anthony [Santo Antônio], and St. Peter [São Pedro]

400

In which Brazilian region is Festa Junina considered bigger than Carnival?

The Northeast, especially in Campina Grande and Caruaru!

400

What is "pé de moleque," and how is it made?

A sweet made from peanuts and caramelized sugar, similar to peanut brittle.