VOICED : Las cenizas de Garcia Marquez ahora descansan en Colombia

VOICED : Las cenizas de Garcia Marquez ahora descansan en Colombia

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History, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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Gabriel García Márquez's ashes were laid to rest in Cartagena, Colombia, with a ceremony featuring yellow butterflies, a symbol of magical realism. A bronze bust was unveiled by his sons, and part of his ashes remain in Mexico. The event included vallenatos, reflecting García Márquez's cultural roots, and concluded with a display of paper butterflies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where have the ashes of Gabriel García Márquez been laid to rest?

Cartagena de Indias

Cali

Medellín

Bogotá

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbol was used to adorn the trees during the tribute to Gabriel García Márquez?

Blue ribbons

Yellow butterflies

White doves

Red roses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people attended the larger event after the private ceremony?

400

300

500

200

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where will the other part of García Márquez's ashes remain?

Mexico

Spain

Argentina

Chile

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature concluded the ceremony?

Fireworks

Cannon shots with paper butterflies

A musical performance

A speech by a famous author