What do people throw during Mardi Gras?
Beads and small gifts
Where in the USA is Mardi Gras Carnival famous?
New Orleans.
What do most Carnivals around the world have?
Music, costumes, dancing, and parades.
What are traditional Venice masks made of?
Paper mâché and gold.
Which country has the biggest Carnival in the world?
Brazil.
Which country has a winter Carnival with an ice palace?
Canada.
Which Spanish cities have the most famous Carnival celebrations?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cádiz.
What happens at "El Entierro de la Sardina"
A fake funeral to say goodbye to Carnival.
What kind of parade is popular in Sitges near Barcelona?
A Drag Queen Parade.
What is the famous parade in Rio de Janeiro called?
The Samba Parade.
What is the name of the funny singing groups in Cádiz?
Chirigotas.
In which group of Spanish islands is one of the biggest Carnivals in Europe?
The Canary Islands.
What do people wear at Carnival in Spain?
Costumes and masks.
What kind of music is popular during Spanish Carnival?
Salsa, merengue, and folk music.
What do people throw in the air during Carnival parades?
Confetti.
Why was Carnival banned in Spain for many years?
Because of Franco’s dictatorship.
In Tenerife, what big event chooses the most beautiful costume?
The Carnival Queen contest.
What is a "Samba School"?
A dance and music group in the Carnival parade.
Which Caribbean country has a Carnival with steel drum music?
Trinidad and Tobago.
Which Italian city has a Carnival with beautiful masks?
Venice.