Caribbean Festivals

Which Caribbean festival is known as the 'Greatest Show on Earth'?

• Bonaire Karnaval

• Antigua & Barbuda Sailing Week

• Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival

• Trinidad Carnival

Answer explanation

The 'Greatest Show on Earth' in the Caribbean is known as the Trinidad Carnival, making it the correct choice.

Which Caribbean country celebrates the Emancipation Day on August 1st?

• Barbados

• Grenada

• St. Vincent & the Grenadines

• Trinidad & Tobago

Answer explanation

Barbados, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago celebrate Emancipation Day on August 1st in the Caribbean.

Which Caribbean festival commemorates the signing of a peace treaty between the Maroons and the British?

• Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival

• Dominica's World Creole Music Festival

• Montserrat St. Patrick's Day

• St. Kitts & Nevis National Carnival

Answer explanation

The Caribbean festival that commemorates the signing of a peace treaty between the Maroons and the British is Montserrat St. Patrick's Day.

Which Caribbean country celebrates a festival that highlights the calabash fruit?

• Montserrat

• Suriname

• Belize

• St. Lucia

Answer explanation

Montserrat is the Caribbean country that celebrates a festival highlighting the calabash fruit.

Which Caribbean festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness?

• St. Lucia Nobel Laureate Festival

• Montserrat Festival of Lights and Renewal

• Trinidad & Tobago Diwali

• St. Vincent & the Grenadines National Christmas Festival

Answer explanation

The Montserrat Festival of Lights and Renewal and the Trinidad and Tobago Hindu festival of Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness.

Which Caribbean country celebrates a festival that showcases the importance of supporting local artists and artisans?

• Bonaire Simadan Festival

• Curacao Dive Festival

• Jamaica Portland Jerk Festival

• Aruba Hi-Winds Kite Surfing Tournament

Answer explanation

The Bonaire Simadan Festival celebrates the importance of supporting local artists and artisans, making it the correct choice.

Which Caribbean festival celebrates the tradition of pineapple farming in Eleuthera?

• Dominica Giraudel-Eggleston Flower Show

• Grenada Spice Island Billfish Tournament

• Bermuda Mary Prince Day

• Bahamas Junkanoo Festival

Answer explanation

The Dominica Giraudel-Eggleston Flower Show celebrates the tradition of pineapple farming in Eleuthera, making it the correct choice.

Which Caribbean festival celebrates the tradition of steelpan music and colorful costumes?

• Barbados Crop Over Festival

• St. Kitts & Nevis National Carnival

• Trinidad Carnival

• Grenada Spice Island Billfish Tournament

Answer explanation

The Trinidad Carnival celebrates the tradition of steelpan music and colorful costumes, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Which Caribbean country celebrates a festival that honors the indigenous Taino culture?

• St. Lucia

• Dominican Republic

• St. Vincent & the Grenadines

• Antigua & Barbuda

Answer explanation

The Dominican Republic celebrates a festival honoring the indigenous Taino culture, making it the correct choice among the given options.

Which Caribbean festival is known for its traditional dance performances and vibrant street parades?

• Bahamas Junkanoo Festival

• Aruba Hi-Winds Kite Surfing Tournament

• Curacao Dive Festival

• Montserrat St. Patrick's Day

Answer explanation

The Bahamas Junkanoo Festival is known for its traditional dance performances and vibrant street parades, making it the correct choice.