Where is 'Diwali' celebrated?
In India
Which festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil?
Diwali
What are diyas?
small lamps
During which festival do families gather at gravesides?
Dia de los Muertos
When does Dia de los Muertos take place?
Between 31st October and 2nd November.
During which festival are there water fights?
Songkran Festival, Thailand
During which festival do people wash Buddha images?
Songkran Festival, Thailand
Which festival involves enormous statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary?
Semana Santa, Guatemala
What are 'alfombras'?
carpets
During which festival do people float paper lanterns on lakes and rivers?
Obon Festival, Japan
What are 'kanji'?
Japanese characters
Where is the Whale festival held?
In Hermanus, South Africa.
Which festival involves monks dancing in colourful outfits?
Tsechus, Bhutan
What is 'thangka'?
A giant embroidered religious image.
Which festival celebrates ‘Fat Tuesday’?
Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Usa
During which festival do people choose a King of the Carnival?
Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Usa
