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  • What fruit is thrown during La Tomatina?
    Tomatoes
  • In which month does the Harbin Ice Festival take place?
    January
  • What kind of bread is specially prepared for the festival?
    Pan de muerto
  • During which season does the White Nights Festival happen?
    Summer
  • In which town is La Tomatina celebrated?
    Buñol, Spain
  • How long does the tomato fight usually last?
    About one hour
  • What kind of cultural events can people enjoy during the White Nights Festival?
    Concerts, operas, ballets, and fireworks
  • Is the Day of the Dead a sad or happy celebration? Why?
    Happy, because people celebrate the lives of loved ones
  • On what dates is the Day of the Dead celebrated?
    November 1st and 2nd
  • Do people throw ripe or overripe tomatoes at La Tomatina?
    Overripe tomatoes
  • What do artists build with ice during the Harbin Festival?
    Sculptures, castles, and slides
  • Why is it called “White Nights”?
    Because the sun almost never sets in summer
  • In which country is the Harbin Ice Festival celebrated?
    China
  • On which day of the week is La Tomatina celebrated?
    Wednesday (last Wednesday of August)
  • Where is the White Nights Festival celebrated?
    St. Petersburg, Russia
  • What happens to the sculptures at night in Harbin?
    They shine with colorful lights
  • What are the altars or ofrendas decorated with?
    Flowers, candles, food, photos, sugar skulls
  • What flower is especially important in the festival?
    Marigold (cempasúchil)