A World Tour of Cultural Festivals

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Questions testing knowledge of cultural festivals around the world beyond basic national holidays.

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1. In which season is India's Holi Festival, known for colors, celebrated?

   1. Autumn
   2. Winter
   3. Spring
   4. Summer
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   C) Spring

2. What is the name of the famous event in Pamplona where participants run in front of bulls?

   1. La Tomatina
   2. Running of the Bulls
   3. Feria de Abril
   4. Fallas
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   B) Running of the Bulls

3. Which festival in Japan celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms?

   1. Obon
   2. Tanabata
   3. Setsubun
   4. Hanami
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   D) Hanami

4. Which annual Brazilian festival is famous for samba dances?

   1. Festa Junina
   2. Bumba Meu Boi
   3. Parintins
   4. Carnival
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   D) Carnival

5. What is the name of the famous masked festival held in Venice, Italy?

   1. Carnevale di Viareggio
   2. Festa della Madonna
   3. Venice Carnival
   4. Palio di Siena
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   C) Venice Carnival

6. Which festival in Australia is held in summer and features various arts events?

   1. Melbourne International Arts Festival
   2. Sydney Festival
   3. Adelaide Festival
   4. Vivid Sydney
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   B) Sydney Festival

7. What is the name of the Mexican festival honoring the dead with colorful decorations?

   1. Día de los Muertos
   2. Guelaguetza
   3. La Noche de Rábanos
   4. Cinco de Mayo
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   A) Día de los Muertos

8. Which festival in southwestern France is known for bullfighting events?

   1. Feria de Bayonne
   2. Festival de Cannes
   3. Les Nuits de Fourvière
   4. Jazz à Juan
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   A) Feria de Bayonne

9. What is the name of the Thai New Year festival celebrated with water fights?

   1. Yi Peng
   2. Songkran
   3. Loy Krathong
   4. Magha Puja
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   B) Songkran

10. Which major winter festival takes place in Quebec City, Canada?

    1. Quebec Winter Carnival
    2. Winterlude
    3. Carnaval de Montréal
    4. Fête nationale
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    A) Quebec Winter Carnival