VOICED : World Cup: Fortaleza fiesta hoping to attract football fans

The video discusses the Saint John Festival of Fiesta in northeastern Brazil, highlighting its cultural significance, historical roots, and the efforts to attract tourists by aligning the festival with the World Cup. The festival, which dates back to the 16th century, features dance competitions among local villages. Organizers aim to boost tourism and showcase Brazil's cultural diversity beyond football and Carnival. The festival's timing has been adjusted to coincide with the World Cup, hoping to draw international visitors. Winners of the dance competition will compete at a regional level, while the festival aims to increase its popularity beyond the region.

What is the primary focus of the Saint John Festival of Fiesta?

• Celebrating the end of the rainy season

• Honoring the bride's engagement and wedding

• Commemorating Brazil's independence

• Showcasing traditional Brazilian cuisine

In which year did the festival take its current form?

• 1985

• 2000

• 1990

• 1972

What is one of the main goals of the festival organizers?

• To make the festival a global event

• To change the festival's date permanently

• To focus solely on local participation

• To attract more tourists

Why was the festival date changed this year?

• To accommodate more local participants

• To avoid the rainy season

• To align with a national holiday

• To coincide with the World Cup

What happens to the winners of the festival competition?

• They receive a cash prize

• They advance to compete against other states

• They perform at the national carnival

• They host the next year's festival