World Dance Performances

What does Guelaguetza mean in English?

• It means “gift.”

• It means “treasure.”

• It means “dance.”

• It means “myth.”

What can you see at the Guelaguetza festival?

• We can see traditional arts.

• We can see local dance performances.

• We can see traditional sports events.

• We can see many kinds of fruits.

Why do the dancers throw the pineapples to the spectators?

• Because they don't like pineapples.

• Because pineapples are the symbol of a bad harvest.

• Because they want everyone to share their harvest.

• Because they give the pineapples to God.

There are few traditional dance performances all over the world.

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The dance performances at the Guelaguetza festival are originally for a good harvest.

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The dancers dances with pineapples in Mexico.

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Do haka performers use their feet when they chant?

• Yes, it do.

• No, it don't.

• Yes. they do.

• No, they don't.

When does the New Zealand national rugby team perform a haka?

• When they arrive at the field.

• During every game.

• After every game.

• Before every game.

Why did the Māori people perform a haka in the past?

• They performed it to motivate Māori warriors to fight.

• They performed it to make new friends.

• They performed it to celebrate a marriage.

• They performed it to pray a good harvest.

 A haka is a ceremonial display of strength and unity of New Zealand people.

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