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Carnivals around the world

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  • What is the name of the snowman mascot in Quebec?
    Bonhomme
  • What is the 'Flight of the Angel' in Venice?
    A person flies on a zip-line from a tower
  • Who are the 'Krewes' and what is their role?
    Groups that organize the parades and build floats all year
  • What is the purpose of the Quebec Carnival according to the listening?
    o keep spirits high during the long, dark winter
  • What do people throw from the floats in New Orleans?
    Beads/Plastic necklaces
  • What are the three official colors of Mardi Gras?
    Purple, green, and gold
  • The Italian Bow. The boys make reverences to the girls and the girls make curtesies to the boys
  • When does the Mardi Gras season officially start?
    January 6th
  • In which Brazilian city is the biggest carnival in the world?
    Rio de Janeiro
  • Who is 'King Momo' in the Rio Carnival?
    The person who receives the keys to the city to start the party
  • Is the Quebec Winter Carnival hot or cold?
    Very cold/Freezing
  • Where exactly do the Samba schools perform their parade in Rio?
    In the Sambadrome
  • What is the name of the square in Venice where the party happens?
    St. Mark’s Square
  • King Momo’s Dance. One person of the group must dance as King Momo's
  • What does the name 'Mardi Gras' mean in French?
    Fat Tuesday
  • Venetian Mystery. The whole group has to pretend to be in a Venetian masked ball
  • Canoe Race. The whole group has to pretend to be in a canoe race, half against half
  • What kind of races do they have on the St. Lawrence River in Canada?
    Canoe races on ice
  • Why did people wear masks in Venice in the past?
    To mix social classes without being recognized
  • What is the main accessory people wear in Venice to hide their faces?
    Masks
  • Mention one big difference between Venice and Rio.
    Weather, music, type of costumes, etc.
  • What do the colors of Mardi Gras represent?
    Purple: Justice, Green: Faith, Gold: Power
  • 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 traditional materials are used to make Venetian masks?
    Leather or papier-mâché
  • How many people can participate in a single Samba school in Rio?
    Up to 4,000 people
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