Cultures and Traditions

The Obon Festival in Japan is a festival to honor:

• The rebirth of Buda.

• The spirits of the dead.

• The start of summer.

• The explosion of a star.

Choose the right alternative according to the Sonkran's traditions:

• People used to pour water over the elephants for good luck.

• People used to throw flowers on the streets to bring good vibes.

• People used to pour water on Buda Statues and use them to bath the elderly as a form of blessing.

• People used to throw paint at each other for fun.

Which of these options is not a reason for people in New Zealand to perform the Haka dance ritual?

• Wedings

• Rugby matches

• Welcoming guests

• Celebrating Christmas

In the old times, in the Pilgrimage of Rocio, how did people used to go to the spanish city?

• People used to go walking to the city of Rocio.

• People used to ride horses and horse carts to the city of Rocio.

• People used to travel by boat to the city of Rocio.

• People were used to staying at home, so they didn't go at all.

Dragobete is a romanian version of which holiday?

• Christmas

• Easter

• Valentine's Day

• Thanksgiving

Which tradition changed on Jewish culture on the year of 1922?

• Only men used to celebrate they coming of age.

• The age celebrated was 13.

• People used to throw huge parties with plenty of food and drinks.

• People used to only wear blue in the festivities.

COMPLETE:

People in India are used to a system of ________________, which is forgotten during Holi, the Festival of Colors.

• monetary compensation

• cast and creed

• government

• law and justice

In Netherlands during the "Prinjesdag" or Budget Day, the king delivers a speech and tells people about:

• The news abou the royal family.

• The stock market in their country.

• The government plans for the year.

• The new uniform of the King's Guard

During the Witches Night, April 30th, people burn witch dolls to bid farewell to:

• The old witches that haunt the land.

• The spirits of winter.

• The evil spirits of the heathens.

• The spirits of loved ones.

How do you say "Sambódromo" in english?