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What is the name of the snowman mascot in Quebec?
Bonhomme
What are the three official colors of Mardi Gras?
Purple, green, and gold
In which Brazilian city is the biggest carnival in the world?
Rio de Janeiro
What is the main accessory people wear in Venice to hide their faces?
Masks
What do people throw from the floats in New Orleans?
Beads/Plastic necklaces
Is the Quebec Winter Carnival hot or cold?
Very cold/Freezing
What is the name of the square in Venice where the party happens?
St. Mark’s Square
Where exactly do the Samba schools perform their parade in Rio?
In the Sambadrome
What is the 'Flight of the Angel' in Venice?
A person flies on a zip-line from a tower
Why did people wear masks in Venice in the past?
To mix social classes without being recognized
What is a 'King Cake' and where do they eat it?
A cake with a plastic baby inside, eaten in New Orleans/Mardi Gras
What kind of races do they have on the St. Lawrence River in Canada?
Canoe races on ice
Who is 'King Momo' in the Rio Carnival?
The person who receives the keys to the city to start the party
When does the Mardi Gras season officially start?
January 6th
What does the name 'Mardi Gras' mean in French?
Fat Tuesday
What is the purpose of the Quebec Carnival according to the listening?
o keep spirits high during the long, dark winter
