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Carnivals of the World - Quiz I

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CARNIVALS OF THE WORLD I - KEY FACTS
  • The city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosts one of the most popular carnivals of the world today.
  • The carnival festivities in Brazil are called 'Entrudo' which means entry.
  • The official duration of the Carnival in Rio is 4 days.
  • The famous Carnival dance of Brazil is called Samba.
  • The Samba originated from a rhythm brought by African slaves to Brazil.
  • During the Carnival in Brazil, different groups of Samba schools  called 'Ecolas de Samba' parade.
  • The best Samba schools of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil parade in a Sambodrome. 
  • The city of Venice in Italy is famous for its carnival.
  • The city of Nice in France is famous for its carnival.
  • The famous flower show at the Nice Carnival is called the Battle of Flowers.
  • The Carnival of Binche  is the most famous in Belgium.
  • The Gilles are the main costumed characters of the Carnival of Binche in Belgium.
  • The hat of the 'Gilles' of the Carnival of Binche in Belgium is covered by ostrich feathers.
  • In France, the festival of Mi-Karem is called the festival of women.
  • 'Bonhomme  Carnaval' is the mascot of the Quebec Winter Carnival.
  • The imposing structure of the Ice Palace or Palais de Glace is one of the many attractions of the Carnival of Quebec.
  • The Carnival Queen of Guyana is called  ' Touloulou'.
  • The king of Carnival in Guadeloupe is called 'Vaval'.
  • Mardi Gras in America came from the city of Mobile.
  • 'Galette des Rois' is a French specialty cake exclusive to Mardi Gras season.
  • King  cake is a New Orleans specialty exclusive to Mardi Gras season.
  • A plastic baby is hidden in the King Cake of New Orleans.


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