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gem-squad_v2-train-109200
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57278281708984140094df9d
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Carnival
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The King presides over a period of misrule in which conventional social rules may be broken and reckless behavior is encouraged. Festivities are held in the open air, beginning with a cercavila, a ritual procession throughout the town to call everyone to attend. Rues of masked revelers dance alongside. On Thursday Dijous Gras (Fat Thursday) is celebrated, also called 'omelette day' (el dia de la truita), coques (de llardons, butifarra d'ou, butifarra) and omelettes are eaten. The festivities end on Ash Wednesday with elaborate funeral rituals marking the death of King Carnival, who is typically burned on a pyre in what is called the burial of the sardine (enterrament de la sardina), or, in Vilanova, as l'enterro.
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Who is typically burned on a pyre?
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Who is typically burned on a pyre?
|
[
"Who is typically burned on a pyre?"
] |
{
"text": [
"King Carnival"
],
"answer_start": [
570
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-109201
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572783585951b619008f8bcb
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Carnival
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The Carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú has documented history from 1790 and is one of the richest in the variety of its acts and rituals. It adopts an ancient style in which satire, the grotesque body (particularly cross-dressing and displays of exaggerated bellies, noses and phalli) and above all, active participation are valued over glamorous, media-friendly spectacles that Vilanovins mock as "thighs and feathers". It is best known for Les Comparses (held on Sunday), a tumultuous dance in which 12,000 or more dancers organized into rival groups throw 75 tons of hard candies at one other. The women protect their faces with Mantons de Manila (Manila shawls) but eye-patches and slings for broken arms are common the following week. Vilanovins organize an elaborate ritual for the arrival of King Carnival called l'Arrivo that changes every year. It includes a raucous procession of floats and dancers lampooning current events or public figures and a bitingly satiric sermon (el sermo) delivered by the King himself. On Dijous Gras, Vilanovin children are excused from school to participate in the Merengada, a day-long scene of eating and fighting with sticky, sweet meringue.
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What city's carnival has documented history from 1790?
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What city's carnival has documented history from 1790?
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[
"What city's carnival has documented history from 1790?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Vilanova i la Geltrú"
],
"answer_start": [
16
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109202
|
572783585951b619008f8bcc
|
Carnival
|
The Carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú has documented history from 1790 and is one of the richest in the variety of its acts and rituals. It adopts an ancient style in which satire, the grotesque body (particularly cross-dressing and displays of exaggerated bellies, noses and phalli) and above all, active participation are valued over glamorous, media-friendly spectacles that Vilanovins mock as "thighs and feathers". It is best known for Les Comparses (held on Sunday), a tumultuous dance in which 12,000 or more dancers organized into rival groups throw 75 tons of hard candies at one other. The women protect their faces with Mantons de Manila (Manila shawls) but eye-patches and slings for broken arms are common the following week. Vilanovins organize an elaborate ritual for the arrival of King Carnival called l'Arrivo that changes every year. It includes a raucous procession of floats and dancers lampooning current events or public figures and a bitingly satiric sermon (el sermo) delivered by the King himself. On Dijous Gras, Vilanovin children are excused from school to participate in the Merengada, a day-long scene of eating and fighting with sticky, sweet meringue.
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What do the Vilanovins mock the media friendly Carnivals as being about?
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What do the Vilanovins mock the media friendly Carnivals as being about?
|
[
"What do the Vilanovins mock the media friendly Carnivals as being about?"
] |
{
"text": [
"\"thighs and feathers\""
],
"answer_start": [
396
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-109203
|
572783585951b619008f8bcd
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Carnival
|
The Carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú has documented history from 1790 and is one of the richest in the variety of its acts and rituals. It adopts an ancient style in which satire, the grotesque body (particularly cross-dressing and displays of exaggerated bellies, noses and phalli) and above all, active participation are valued over glamorous, media-friendly spectacles that Vilanovins mock as "thighs and feathers". It is best known for Les Comparses (held on Sunday), a tumultuous dance in which 12,000 or more dancers organized into rival groups throw 75 tons of hard candies at one other. The women protect their faces with Mantons de Manila (Manila shawls) but eye-patches and slings for broken arms are common the following week. Vilanovins organize an elaborate ritual for the arrival of King Carnival called l'Arrivo that changes every year. It includes a raucous procession of floats and dancers lampooning current events or public figures and a bitingly satiric sermon (el sermo) delivered by the King himself. On Dijous Gras, Vilanovin children are excused from school to participate in the Merengada, a day-long scene of eating and fighting with sticky, sweet meringue.
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In what dance do the participants lob more than 75 tons of hard candy at each other?
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In what dance do the participants lob more than 75 tons of hard candy at each other?
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[
"In what dance do the participants lob more than 75 tons of hard candy at each other?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Les Comparses"
],
"answer_start": [
440
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109204
|
572783585951b619008f8bce
|
Carnival
|
The Carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú has documented history from 1790 and is one of the richest in the variety of its acts and rituals. It adopts an ancient style in which satire, the grotesque body (particularly cross-dressing and displays of exaggerated bellies, noses and phalli) and above all, active participation are valued over glamorous, media-friendly spectacles that Vilanovins mock as "thighs and feathers". It is best known for Les Comparses (held on Sunday), a tumultuous dance in which 12,000 or more dancers organized into rival groups throw 75 tons of hard candies at one other. The women protect their faces with Mantons de Manila (Manila shawls) but eye-patches and slings for broken arms are common the following week. Vilanovins organize an elaborate ritual for the arrival of King Carnival called l'Arrivo that changes every year. It includes a raucous procession of floats and dancers lampooning current events or public figures and a bitingly satiric sermon (el sermo) delivered by the King himself. On Dijous Gras, Vilanovin children are excused from school to participate in the Merengada, a day-long scene of eating and fighting with sticky, sweet meringue.
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What do dancers lampoon in the ritual heralding the coming of King Carnival?
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What do dancers lampoon in the ritual heralding the coming of King Carnival?
|
[
"What do dancers lampoon in the ritual heralding the coming of King Carnival?"
] |
{
"text": [
"current events or public figures"
],
"answer_start": [
918
]
}
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gem-squad_v2-train-109205
|
572783585951b619008f8bcf
|
Carnival
|
The Carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú has documented history from 1790 and is one of the richest in the variety of its acts and rituals. It adopts an ancient style in which satire, the grotesque body (particularly cross-dressing and displays of exaggerated bellies, noses and phalli) and above all, active participation are valued over glamorous, media-friendly spectacles that Vilanovins mock as "thighs and feathers". It is best known for Les Comparses (held on Sunday), a tumultuous dance in which 12,000 or more dancers organized into rival groups throw 75 tons of hard candies at one other. The women protect their faces with Mantons de Manila (Manila shawls) but eye-patches and slings for broken arms are common the following week. Vilanovins organize an elaborate ritual for the arrival of King Carnival called l'Arrivo that changes every year. It includes a raucous procession of floats and dancers lampooning current events or public figures and a bitingly satiric sermon (el sermo) delivered by the King himself. On Dijous Gras, Vilanovin children are excused from school to participate in the Merengada, a day-long scene of eating and fighting with sticky, sweet meringue.
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What's the name of the day-long agenda of eating and fighting with meringue?
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What's the name of the day-long agenda of eating and fighting with meringue?
|
[
"What's the name of the day-long agenda of eating and fighting with meringue?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Merengada"
],
"answer_start": [
1104
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109206
|
572785ddf1498d1400e8fabc
|
Carnival
|
Adults have a meringue battle at midnight at the historic Plaça de les Cols. In the mysterious sortida del Moixo Foguer (the outing of Little-Bird-Bonfire) accompanied by the Xerraire (jabberer) who insults the crowd. In the King's precession he and his concubines scandalize the town with their sexual behavior. A correfoc (fire run) or Devil's dance (Ball de diables, features dancing youth amid the sparks and explosions of the ritual crew of devils. Other items includes bed races in the streets, the debauched Nit dels Mascarots, Karaoke sausage roasts, xatonades, the children's party, Vidalet, the last night of revelry, Vidalot, the talking-dance of the Mismatched Couples (Ball de Malcasats) and the children's King Caramel whose massive belly, long nose and sausage-like hair hint at his insatiable appetites.
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What sort of battle do the adults have at midnight?
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What sort of battle do the adults have at midnight?
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[
"What sort of battle do the adults have at midnight?"
] |
{
"text": [
"meringue"
],
"answer_start": [
14
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109207
|
572785ddf1498d1400e8fabd
|
Carnival
|
Adults have a meringue battle at midnight at the historic Plaça de les Cols. In the mysterious sortida del Moixo Foguer (the outing of Little-Bird-Bonfire) accompanied by the Xerraire (jabberer) who insults the crowd. In the King's precession he and his concubines scandalize the town with their sexual behavior. A correfoc (fire run) or Devil's dance (Ball de diables, features dancing youth amid the sparks and explosions of the ritual crew of devils. Other items includes bed races in the streets, the debauched Nit dels Mascarots, Karaoke sausage roasts, xatonades, the children's party, Vidalet, the last night of revelry, Vidalot, the talking-dance of the Mismatched Couples (Ball de Malcasats) and the children's King Caramel whose massive belly, long nose and sausage-like hair hint at his insatiable appetites.
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Who throws insults at the crowd?
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Who throws insults at the crowd?
|
[
"Who throws insults at the crowd?"
] |
{
"text": [
"the Xerraire"
],
"answer_start": [
171
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109208
|
572785ddf1498d1400e8fabe
|
Carnival
|
Adults have a meringue battle at midnight at the historic Plaça de les Cols. In the mysterious sortida del Moixo Foguer (the outing of Little-Bird-Bonfire) accompanied by the Xerraire (jabberer) who insults the crowd. In the King's precession he and his concubines scandalize the town with their sexual behavior. A correfoc (fire run) or Devil's dance (Ball de diables, features dancing youth amid the sparks and explosions of the ritual crew of devils. Other items includes bed races in the streets, the debauched Nit dels Mascarots, Karaoke sausage roasts, xatonades, the children's party, Vidalet, the last night of revelry, Vidalot, the talking-dance of the Mismatched Couples (Ball de Malcasats) and the children's King Caramel whose massive belly, long nose and sausage-like hair hint at his insatiable appetites.
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What behavior scandalizes the town?
|
What behavior scandalizes the town?
|
[
"What behavior scandalizes the town?"
] |
{
"text": [
"sexual"
],
"answer_start": [
296
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109209
|
572785ddf1498d1400e8fabf
|
Carnival
|
Adults have a meringue battle at midnight at the historic Plaça de les Cols. In the mysterious sortida del Moixo Foguer (the outing of Little-Bird-Bonfire) accompanied by the Xerraire (jabberer) who insults the crowd. In the King's precession he and his concubines scandalize the town with their sexual behavior. A correfoc (fire run) or Devil's dance (Ball de diables, features dancing youth amid the sparks and explosions of the ritual crew of devils. Other items includes bed races in the streets, the debauched Nit dels Mascarots, Karaoke sausage roasts, xatonades, the children's party, Vidalet, the last night of revelry, Vidalot, the talking-dance of the Mismatched Couples (Ball de Malcasats) and the children's King Caramel whose massive belly, long nose and sausage-like hair hint at his insatiable appetites.
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Who creates sparks and explosions?
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Who creates sparks and explosions?
|
[
"Who creates sparks and explosions?"
] |
{
"text": [
"ritual crew of devils"
],
"answer_start": [
431
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109210
|
572785ddf1498d1400e8fac0
|
Carnival
|
Adults have a meringue battle at midnight at the historic Plaça de les Cols. In the mysterious sortida del Moixo Foguer (the outing of Little-Bird-Bonfire) accompanied by the Xerraire (jabberer) who insults the crowd. In the King's precession he and his concubines scandalize the town with their sexual behavior. A correfoc (fire run) or Devil's dance (Ball de diables, features dancing youth amid the sparks and explosions of the ritual crew of devils. Other items includes bed races in the streets, the debauched Nit dels Mascarots, Karaoke sausage roasts, xatonades, the children's party, Vidalet, the last night of revelry, Vidalot, the talking-dance of the Mismatched Couples (Ball de Malcasats) and the children's King Caramel whose massive belly, long nose and sausage-like hair hint at his insatiable appetites.
|
Who is the children's King?
|
Who is the children's King?
|
[
"Who is the children's King?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Caramel"
],
"answer_start": [
725
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109211
|
572787e6dd62a815002e9f96
|
Carnival
|
For the King's funeral, people dress in elaborate mourning costume, many of them cross-dressing men who carry bouquets of phallic vegetables. In the funeral house, the body of the King is surrounded by an honor guard and weeping concubines, crying over the loss of sexual pleasure brought about by his death. The King's body is carried to the Plaça de la Vila where a satiric eulogy is delivered while the townspeople eat salty grilled sardines with bread and wine, suggesting the symbolic cannibalism of the communion ritual. Finally, amid rockets and explosions, the King's body is burned in a massive pyre.
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What do people dress in for the King's funeral?
|
What do people dress in for the King's funeral?
|
[
"What do people dress in for the King's funeral?"
] |
{
"text": [
"elaborate mourning costume"
],
"answer_start": [
40
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109212
|
572787e6dd62a815002e9f97
|
Carnival
|
For the King's funeral, people dress in elaborate mourning costume, many of them cross-dressing men who carry bouquets of phallic vegetables. In the funeral house, the body of the King is surrounded by an honor guard and weeping concubines, crying over the loss of sexual pleasure brought about by his death. The King's body is carried to the Plaça de la Vila where a satiric eulogy is delivered while the townspeople eat salty grilled sardines with bread and wine, suggesting the symbolic cannibalism of the communion ritual. Finally, amid rockets and explosions, the King's body is burned in a massive pyre.
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Who carries floral arrangements of penis-like veggies?
|
Who carries floral arrangements of penis-like veggies?
|
[
"Who carries floral arrangements of penis-like veggies?"
] |
{
"text": [
"cross-dressing men"
],
"answer_start": [
81
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109213
|
572787e6dd62a815002e9f98
|
Carnival
|
For the King's funeral, people dress in elaborate mourning costume, many of them cross-dressing men who carry bouquets of phallic vegetables. In the funeral house, the body of the King is surrounded by an honor guard and weeping concubines, crying over the loss of sexual pleasure brought about by his death. The King's body is carried to the Plaça de la Vila where a satiric eulogy is delivered while the townspeople eat salty grilled sardines with bread and wine, suggesting the symbolic cannibalism of the communion ritual. Finally, amid rockets and explosions, the King's body is burned in a massive pyre.
|
Who weeps around the body of the King?
|
Who weeps around the body of the King?
|
[
"Who weeps around the body of the King?"
] |
{
"text": [
"concubines"
],
"answer_start": [
229
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109214
|
572787e6dd62a815002e9f99
|
Carnival
|
For the King's funeral, people dress in elaborate mourning costume, many of them cross-dressing men who carry bouquets of phallic vegetables. In the funeral house, the body of the King is surrounded by an honor guard and weeping concubines, crying over the loss of sexual pleasure brought about by his death. The King's body is carried to the Plaça de la Vila where a satiric eulogy is delivered while the townspeople eat salty grilled sardines with bread and wine, suggesting the symbolic cannibalism of the communion ritual. Finally, amid rockets and explosions, the King's body is burned in a massive pyre.
|
What type of eulogy is provided for the King?
|
What type of eulogy is provided for the King?
|
[
"What type of eulogy is provided for the King?"
] |
{
"text": [
"satiric"
],
"answer_start": [
368
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109215
|
572787e6dd62a815002e9f9a
|
Carnival
|
For the King's funeral, people dress in elaborate mourning costume, many of them cross-dressing men who carry bouquets of phallic vegetables. In the funeral house, the body of the King is surrounded by an honor guard and weeping concubines, crying over the loss of sexual pleasure brought about by his death. The King's body is carried to the Plaça de la Vila where a satiric eulogy is delivered while the townspeople eat salty grilled sardines with bread and wine, suggesting the symbolic cannibalism of the communion ritual. Finally, amid rockets and explosions, the King's body is burned in a massive pyre.
|
What ritual suggests symbolic cannibalism?
|
What ritual suggests symbolic cannibalism?
|
[
"What ritual suggests symbolic cannibalism?"
] |
{
"text": [
"communion"
],
"answer_start": [
509
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109216
|
57278c84dd62a815002ea01e
|
Carnival
|
Carnaval de Solsona takes place in Solsona, Lleida. It is one of the longest; free events in the streets, and nightly concerts run for more than a week. The Carnival is known for a legend that explains how a donkey was hung at the tower bell − because the animal wanted to eat grass that grew on the top of the tower. To celebrate this legend, locals hang a stuffed donkey at the tower that "pisses" above the excited crowd using a water pump. This event is the most important and takes place on Saturday night. For this reason, the inhabitants are called "matarrucs" ("donkey killers").
|
What is one of the longest free events in the streets?
|
What is one of the longest free events in the streets?
|
[
"What is one of the longest free events in the streets?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Carnaval de Solsona"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109217
|
57278c84dd62a815002ea01f
|
Carnival
|
Carnaval de Solsona takes place in Solsona, Lleida. It is one of the longest; free events in the streets, and nightly concerts run for more than a week. The Carnival is known for a legend that explains how a donkey was hung at the tower bell − because the animal wanted to eat grass that grew on the top of the tower. To celebrate this legend, locals hang a stuffed donkey at the tower that "pisses" above the excited crowd using a water pump. This event is the most important and takes place on Saturday night. For this reason, the inhabitants are called "matarrucs" ("donkey killers").
|
How long can the nightly concerts run for?
|
How long can the nightly concerts run for?
|
[
"How long can the nightly concerts run for?"
] |
{
"text": [
"more than a week"
],
"answer_start": [
135
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109218
|
57278c84dd62a815002ea020
|
Carnival
|
Carnaval de Solsona takes place in Solsona, Lleida. It is one of the longest; free events in the streets, and nightly concerts run for more than a week. The Carnival is known for a legend that explains how a donkey was hung at the tower bell − because the animal wanted to eat grass that grew on the top of the tower. To celebrate this legend, locals hang a stuffed donkey at the tower that "pisses" above the excited crowd using a water pump. This event is the most important and takes place on Saturday night. For this reason, the inhabitants are called "matarrucs" ("donkey killers").
|
What was a donkey hung from according to local legend?
|
What was a donkey hung from according to local legend?
|
[
"What was a donkey hung from according to local legend?"
] |
{
"text": [
"the tower bell"
],
"answer_start": [
227
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109219
|
57278c84dd62a815002ea021
|
Carnival
|
Carnaval de Solsona takes place in Solsona, Lleida. It is one of the longest; free events in the streets, and nightly concerts run for more than a week. The Carnival is known for a legend that explains how a donkey was hung at the tower bell − because the animal wanted to eat grass that grew on the top of the tower. To celebrate this legend, locals hang a stuffed donkey at the tower that "pisses" above the excited crowd using a water pump. This event is the most important and takes place on Saturday night. For this reason, the inhabitants are called "matarrucs" ("donkey killers").
|
How does the donkey piss on the crowd below?
|
How does the donkey piss on the crowd below?
|
[
"How does the donkey piss on the crowd below?"
] |
{
"text": [
"water pump"
],
"answer_start": [
432
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109220
|
57278c84dd62a815002ea022
|
Carnival
|
Carnaval de Solsona takes place in Solsona, Lleida. It is one of the longest; free events in the streets, and nightly concerts run for more than a week. The Carnival is known for a legend that explains how a donkey was hung at the tower bell − because the animal wanted to eat grass that grew on the top of the tower. To celebrate this legend, locals hang a stuffed donkey at the tower that "pisses" above the excited crowd using a water pump. This event is the most important and takes place on Saturday night. For this reason, the inhabitants are called "matarrucs" ("donkey killers").
|
What does "matarrucs" mean?
|
What does "matarrucs" mean?
|
[
"What does \"matarrucs\" mean?"
] |
{
"text": [
"donkey killers"
],
"answer_start": [
570
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109221
|
57278d02f1498d1400e8fbc6
|
Carnival
|
Tarragona has one of the region's most complete ritual sequences. The events start with the building of a huge barrel and ends with its burning with the effigies of the King and Queen. On Saturday, the main parade takes place with masked groups, zoomorphic figures, music and percussion bands, and groups with fireworks (the devils, the dragon, the ox, the female dragon). Carnival groups stand out for their clothes full of elegance, showing brilliant examples of fabric crafts, at the Saturday and Sunday parades. About 5,000 people are members of the parade groups.
|
Who has one of the most complete ritual agendas?
|
Who has one of the most complete ritual agendas?
|
[
"Who has one of the most complete ritual agendas?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Tarragona"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109222
|
57278d02f1498d1400e8fbc7
|
Carnival
|
Tarragona has one of the region's most complete ritual sequences. The events start with the building of a huge barrel and ends with its burning with the effigies of the King and Queen. On Saturday, the main parade takes place with masked groups, zoomorphic figures, music and percussion bands, and groups with fireworks (the devils, the dragon, the ox, the female dragon). Carnival groups stand out for their clothes full of elegance, showing brilliant examples of fabric crafts, at the Saturday and Sunday parades. About 5,000 people are members of the parade groups.
|
What do the events of Tarragona start with?
|
What do the events of Tarragona start with?
|
[
"What do the events of Tarragona start with?"
] |
{
"text": [
"building of a huge barrel"
],
"answer_start": [
92
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109223
|
57278d02f1498d1400e8fbc8
|
Carnival
|
Tarragona has one of the region's most complete ritual sequences. The events start with the building of a huge barrel and ends with its burning with the effigies of the King and Queen. On Saturday, the main parade takes place with masked groups, zoomorphic figures, music and percussion bands, and groups with fireworks (the devils, the dragon, the ox, the female dragon). Carnival groups stand out for their clothes full of elegance, showing brilliant examples of fabric crafts, at the Saturday and Sunday parades. About 5,000 people are members of the parade groups.
|
On what day does the main parade take place?
|
On what day does the main parade take place?
|
[
"On what day does the main parade take place?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Saturday"
],
"answer_start": [
188
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109224
|
57278d02f1498d1400e8fbc9
|
Carnival
|
Tarragona has one of the region's most complete ritual sequences. The events start with the building of a huge barrel and ends with its burning with the effigies of the King and Queen. On Saturday, the main parade takes place with masked groups, zoomorphic figures, music and percussion bands, and groups with fireworks (the devils, the dragon, the ox, the female dragon). Carnival groups stand out for their clothes full of elegance, showing brilliant examples of fabric crafts, at the Saturday and Sunday parades. About 5,000 people are members of the parade groups.
|
What are the clothing of the Carnival groups full of?
|
What are the clothing of the Carnival groups full of?
|
[
"What are the clothing of the Carnival groups full of?"
] |
{
"text": [
"elegance"
],
"answer_start": [
425
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109225
|
57278d02f1498d1400e8fbca
|
Carnival
|
Tarragona has one of the region's most complete ritual sequences. The events start with the building of a huge barrel and ends with its burning with the effigies of the King and Queen. On Saturday, the main parade takes place with masked groups, zoomorphic figures, music and percussion bands, and groups with fireworks (the devils, the dragon, the ox, the female dragon). Carnival groups stand out for their clothes full of elegance, showing brilliant examples of fabric crafts, at the Saturday and Sunday parades. About 5,000 people are members of the parade groups.
|
About how many people are members of the various parade groups?
|
About how many people are members of the various parade groups?
|
[
"About how many people are members of the various parade groups?"
] |
{
"text": [
"5,000"
],
"answer_start": [
522
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109226
|
57278dc7f1498d1400e8fbd8
|
Carnival
|
Carnival means weeks of events that bring colourfully decorated floats, contagiously throbbing music, luxuriously costumed groups of celebrants of all ages, King and Queen elections, electrifying jump-ups and torchlight parades, the Jouvert morning: the Children's Parades and finally the Grand Parade. Aruba's biggest celebration is a month-long affair consisting of festive "jump-ups" (street parades), spectacular parades and creative contests. Music and flamboyant costumes play a central role, from the Queen elections to the Grand Parade. Street parades continue in various districts throughout the month, with brass band, steel drum and roadmarch tunes. On the evening before Lent, Carnival ends with the symbolic burning of King Momo.
|
What contagiously throbs during the week of events?
|
What contagiously throbs during the week of events?
|
[
"What contagiously throbs during the week of events?"
] |
{
"text": [
"music"
],
"answer_start": [
95
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109227
|
57278dc7f1498d1400e8fbd9
|
Carnival
|
Carnival means weeks of events that bring colourfully decorated floats, contagiously throbbing music, luxuriously costumed groups of celebrants of all ages, King and Queen elections, electrifying jump-ups and torchlight parades, the Jouvert morning: the Children's Parades and finally the Grand Parade. Aruba's biggest celebration is a month-long affair consisting of festive "jump-ups" (street parades), spectacular parades and creative contests. Music and flamboyant costumes play a central role, from the Queen elections to the Grand Parade. Street parades continue in various districts throughout the month, with brass band, steel drum and roadmarch tunes. On the evening before Lent, Carnival ends with the symbolic burning of King Momo.
|
How long does Aruba's biggest celebration last?
|
How long does Aruba's biggest celebration last?
|
[
"How long does Aruba's biggest celebration last?"
] |
{
"text": [
"a month"
],
"answer_start": [
334
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109228
|
57278dc7f1498d1400e8fbda
|
Carnival
|
Carnival means weeks of events that bring colourfully decorated floats, contagiously throbbing music, luxuriously costumed groups of celebrants of all ages, King and Queen elections, electrifying jump-ups and torchlight parades, the Jouvert morning: the Children's Parades and finally the Grand Parade. Aruba's biggest celebration is a month-long affair consisting of festive "jump-ups" (street parades), spectacular parades and creative contests. Music and flamboyant costumes play a central role, from the Queen elections to the Grand Parade. Street parades continue in various districts throughout the month, with brass band, steel drum and roadmarch tunes. On the evening before Lent, Carnival ends with the symbolic burning of King Momo.
|
What type of costumes play a central role in the Queen elections?
|
What type of costumes play a central role in the Queen elections?
|
[
"What type of costumes play a central role in the Queen elections?"
] |
{
"text": [
"flamboyant"
],
"answer_start": [
458
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109229
|
57278dc7f1498d1400e8fbdb
|
Carnival
|
Carnival means weeks of events that bring colourfully decorated floats, contagiously throbbing music, luxuriously costumed groups of celebrants of all ages, King and Queen elections, electrifying jump-ups and torchlight parades, the Jouvert morning: the Children's Parades and finally the Grand Parade. Aruba's biggest celebration is a month-long affair consisting of festive "jump-ups" (street parades), spectacular parades and creative contests. Music and flamboyant costumes play a central role, from the Queen elections to the Grand Parade. Street parades continue in various districts throughout the month, with brass band, steel drum and roadmarch tunes. On the evening before Lent, Carnival ends with the symbolic burning of King Momo.
|
What continues in various districts throughout the month of the Carnival?
|
What continues in various districts throughout the month of the Carnival?
|
[
"What continues in various districts throughout the month of the Carnival?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Street parades"
],
"answer_start": [
545
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109230
|
57278dc7f1498d1400e8fbdc
|
Carnival
|
Carnival means weeks of events that bring colourfully decorated floats, contagiously throbbing music, luxuriously costumed groups of celebrants of all ages, King and Queen elections, electrifying jump-ups and torchlight parades, the Jouvert morning: the Children's Parades and finally the Grand Parade. Aruba's biggest celebration is a month-long affair consisting of festive "jump-ups" (street parades), spectacular parades and creative contests. Music and flamboyant costumes play a central role, from the Queen elections to the Grand Parade. Street parades continue in various districts throughout the month, with brass band, steel drum and roadmarch tunes. On the evening before Lent, Carnival ends with the symbolic burning of King Momo.
|
When is King Mom symbolically burnt?
|
When is King Mom symbolically burnt?
|
[
"When is King Mom symbolically burnt?"
] |
{
"text": [
"On the evening before Lent"
],
"answer_start": [
661
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109231
|
57278e51f1498d1400e8fbf6
|
Carnival
|
Carnival is known as Crop Over and is Barbados's biggest festival. Its early beginnings were on the sugar cane plantations during the colonial period. Crop over began in 1688, and featured singing, dancing and accompaniment by shak-shak, banjo, triangle, fiddle, guitar, bottles filled with water and bones. Other traditions included climbing a greased pole, feasting and drinking competitions. Originally signaling the end of the yearly cane harvest, it evolved into a national festival. In the late 20th century, Crop Over began to closely mirror the Trinidad Carnival. Beginning in June, Crop Over runs until the first Monday in August when it culminates in the finale, The Grand Kadooment.
|
What is the Carnival known as in Barbados?
|
What is the Carnival known as in Barbados?
|
[
"What is the Carnival known as in Barbados?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Crop Over"
],
"answer_start": [
21
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109232
|
57278e51f1498d1400e8fbf7
|
Carnival
|
Carnival is known as Crop Over and is Barbados's biggest festival. Its early beginnings were on the sugar cane plantations during the colonial period. Crop over began in 1688, and featured singing, dancing and accompaniment by shak-shak, banjo, triangle, fiddle, guitar, bottles filled with water and bones. Other traditions included climbing a greased pole, feasting and drinking competitions. Originally signaling the end of the yearly cane harvest, it evolved into a national festival. In the late 20th century, Crop Over began to closely mirror the Trinidad Carnival. Beginning in June, Crop Over runs until the first Monday in August when it culminates in the finale, The Grand Kadooment.
|
Where did the festival in Barbados originate from?
|
Where did the festival in Barbados originate from?
|
[
"Where did the festival in Barbados originate from?"
] |
{
"text": [
"sugar cane plantations"
],
"answer_start": [
100
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109233
|
57278e51f1498d1400e8fbf8
|
Carnival
|
Carnival is known as Crop Over and is Barbados's biggest festival. Its early beginnings were on the sugar cane plantations during the colonial period. Crop over began in 1688, and featured singing, dancing and accompaniment by shak-shak, banjo, triangle, fiddle, guitar, bottles filled with water and bones. Other traditions included climbing a greased pole, feasting and drinking competitions. Originally signaling the end of the yearly cane harvest, it evolved into a national festival. In the late 20th century, Crop Over began to closely mirror the Trinidad Carnival. Beginning in June, Crop Over runs until the first Monday in August when it culminates in the finale, The Grand Kadooment.
|
What year did Crop Over begin?
|
What year did Crop Over begin?
|
[
"What year did Crop Over begin?"
] |
{
"text": [
"1688"
],
"answer_start": [
170
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109234
|
57278e51f1498d1400e8fbf9
|
Carnival
|
Carnival is known as Crop Over and is Barbados's biggest festival. Its early beginnings were on the sugar cane plantations during the colonial period. Crop over began in 1688, and featured singing, dancing and accompaniment by shak-shak, banjo, triangle, fiddle, guitar, bottles filled with water and bones. Other traditions included climbing a greased pole, feasting and drinking competitions. Originally signaling the end of the yearly cane harvest, it evolved into a national festival. In the late 20th century, Crop Over began to closely mirror the Trinidad Carnival. Beginning in June, Crop Over runs until the first Monday in August when it culminates in the finale, The Grand Kadooment.
|
What activity is done using a greased pole?
|
What activity is done using a greased pole?
|
[
"What activity is done using a greased pole?"
] |
{
"text": [
"climbing"
],
"answer_start": [
334
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109235
|
57278e51f1498d1400e8fbfa
|
Carnival
|
Carnival is known as Crop Over and is Barbados's biggest festival. Its early beginnings were on the sugar cane plantations during the colonial period. Crop over began in 1688, and featured singing, dancing and accompaniment by shak-shak, banjo, triangle, fiddle, guitar, bottles filled with water and bones. Other traditions included climbing a greased pole, feasting and drinking competitions. Originally signaling the end of the yearly cane harvest, it evolved into a national festival. In the late 20th century, Crop Over began to closely mirror the Trinidad Carnival. Beginning in June, Crop Over runs until the first Monday in August when it culminates in the finale, The Grand Kadooment.
|
What is the finale of Crop Over called?
|
What is the finale of Crop Over called?
|
[
"What is the finale of Crop Over called?"
] |
{
"text": [
"The Grand Kadooment"
],
"answer_start": [
673
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109236
|
5727904df1498d1400e8fc30
|
Carnival
|
A major feature is the calypso competition. Calypso music, originating in Trinidad, uses syncopated rhythm and topical lyrics. It offers a medium in which to satirise local politics, amidst the general bacchanal. Calypso tents, also originating in Trinidad, feature cadres of musicians who perform biting social commentaries, political exposés or rousing exhortations to "wuk dah waistline" and "roll dat bumper". The groups compete for the Calypso Monarch Award, while the air is redolent with the smells of Bajan cooking during the Bridgetown Market Street Fair. The Cohobblopot Festival blends dance, drama and music with the crowning of the King and Queen of costume bands. Every evening the "Pic-o-de-Crop" Show is performed after the King of Calypso is finally crowned. The climax of the festival is Kadooment Day celebrated with a national holiday when costume bands fill the streets with pulsating Barbadian rhythms and fireworks.
|
What type of competition is a major feature of the festival?
|
What type of competition is a major feature of the festival?
|
[
"What type of competition is a major feature of the festival?"
] |
{
"text": [
"calypso"
],
"answer_start": [
23
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109237
|
5727904df1498d1400e8fc31
|
Carnival
|
A major feature is the calypso competition. Calypso music, originating in Trinidad, uses syncopated rhythm and topical lyrics. It offers a medium in which to satirise local politics, amidst the general bacchanal. Calypso tents, also originating in Trinidad, feature cadres of musicians who perform biting social commentaries, political exposés or rousing exhortations to "wuk dah waistline" and "roll dat bumper". The groups compete for the Calypso Monarch Award, while the air is redolent with the smells of Bajan cooking during the Bridgetown Market Street Fair. The Cohobblopot Festival blends dance, drama and music with the crowning of the King and Queen of costume bands. Every evening the "Pic-o-de-Crop" Show is performed after the King of Calypso is finally crowned. The climax of the festival is Kadooment Day celebrated with a national holiday when costume bands fill the streets with pulsating Barbadian rhythms and fireworks.
|
Where did Calypso music originate?
|
Where did Calypso music originate?
|
[
"Where did Calypso music originate?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Trinidad"
],
"answer_start": [
74
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109238
|
5727904df1498d1400e8fc32
|
Carnival
|
A major feature is the calypso competition. Calypso music, originating in Trinidad, uses syncopated rhythm and topical lyrics. It offers a medium in which to satirise local politics, amidst the general bacchanal. Calypso tents, also originating in Trinidad, feature cadres of musicians who perform biting social commentaries, political exposés or rousing exhortations to "wuk dah waistline" and "roll dat bumper". The groups compete for the Calypso Monarch Award, while the air is redolent with the smells of Bajan cooking during the Bridgetown Market Street Fair. The Cohobblopot Festival blends dance, drama and music with the crowning of the King and Queen of costume bands. Every evening the "Pic-o-de-Crop" Show is performed after the King of Calypso is finally crowned. The climax of the festival is Kadooment Day celebrated with a national holiday when costume bands fill the streets with pulsating Barbadian rhythms and fireworks.
|
Who perform biting social commentaries?
|
Who perform biting social commentaries?
|
[
"Who perform biting social commentaries?"
] |
{
"text": [
"musicians"
],
"answer_start": [
276
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109239
|
5727904df1498d1400e8fc33
|
Carnival
|
A major feature is the calypso competition. Calypso music, originating in Trinidad, uses syncopated rhythm and topical lyrics. It offers a medium in which to satirise local politics, amidst the general bacchanal. Calypso tents, also originating in Trinidad, feature cadres of musicians who perform biting social commentaries, political exposés or rousing exhortations to "wuk dah waistline" and "roll dat bumper". The groups compete for the Calypso Monarch Award, while the air is redolent with the smells of Bajan cooking during the Bridgetown Market Street Fair. The Cohobblopot Festival blends dance, drama and music with the crowning of the King and Queen of costume bands. Every evening the "Pic-o-de-Crop" Show is performed after the King of Calypso is finally crowned. The climax of the festival is Kadooment Day celebrated with a national holiday when costume bands fill the streets with pulsating Barbadian rhythms and fireworks.
|
What do the musical groups compete for?
|
What do the musical groups compete for?
|
[
"What do the musical groups compete for?"
] |
{
"text": [
"the Calypso Monarch Award"
],
"answer_start": [
437
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109240
|
5727904df1498d1400e8fc34
|
Carnival
|
A major feature is the calypso competition. Calypso music, originating in Trinidad, uses syncopated rhythm and topical lyrics. It offers a medium in which to satirise local politics, amidst the general bacchanal. Calypso tents, also originating in Trinidad, feature cadres of musicians who perform biting social commentaries, political exposés or rousing exhortations to "wuk dah waistline" and "roll dat bumper". The groups compete for the Calypso Monarch Award, while the air is redolent with the smells of Bajan cooking during the Bridgetown Market Street Fair. The Cohobblopot Festival blends dance, drama and music with the crowning of the King and Queen of costume bands. Every evening the "Pic-o-de-Crop" Show is performed after the King of Calypso is finally crowned. The climax of the festival is Kadooment Day celebrated with a national holiday when costume bands fill the streets with pulsating Barbadian rhythms and fireworks.
|
What is the climax of the festival called?
|
What is the climax of the festival called?
|
[
"What is the climax of the festival called?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Kadooment Day"
],
"answer_start": [
806
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109241
|
572790d25951b619008f8da3
|
Carnival
|
Comparsas are held throughout the week, consisting of large groups "of dancers dancing and traveling on the streets, followed by a Carrosa (carriage) where the musicians play. The Comparsa is a development of African processions where groups of devotees follow a given saint or deity during a particular religious celebration". One of the most popular comparsas of Fiesta de Carnaval is the male group comparsa, usually composed of notable men from the community who dress up in outlandish costumes or cross-dress and dance to compete for money and prizes. Other popular activities include body painting and flour fighting. "On the last day of Carnival painters flood the street to paint each other. This simply means that a mixture of water paint and water or raw eggs is used to paint people on the streets, the goal being to paint as many people as you can".
|
What's the name of the vehicle where the musicians play?
|
What's the name of the vehicle where the musicians play?
|
[
"What's the name of the vehicle where the musicians play?"
] |
{
"text": [
"a Carrosa"
],
"answer_start": [
129
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109242
|
572790d25951b619008f8da4
|
Carnival
|
Comparsas are held throughout the week, consisting of large groups "of dancers dancing and traveling on the streets, followed by a Carrosa (carriage) where the musicians play. The Comparsa is a development of African processions where groups of devotees follow a given saint or deity during a particular religious celebration". One of the most popular comparsas of Fiesta de Carnaval is the male group comparsa, usually composed of notable men from the community who dress up in outlandish costumes or cross-dress and dance to compete for money and prizes. Other popular activities include body painting and flour fighting. "On the last day of Carnival painters flood the street to paint each other. This simply means that a mixture of water paint and water or raw eggs is used to paint people on the streets, the goal being to paint as many people as you can".
|
What do devotees follow during a particular religious celebration?
|
What do devotees follow during a particular religious celebration?
|
[
"What do devotees follow during a particular religious celebration?"
] |
{
"text": [
"a given saint or deity"
],
"answer_start": [
261
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109243
|
572790d25951b619008f8da5
|
Carnival
|
Comparsas are held throughout the week, consisting of large groups "of dancers dancing and traveling on the streets, followed by a Carrosa (carriage) where the musicians play. The Comparsa is a development of African processions where groups of devotees follow a given saint or deity during a particular religious celebration". One of the most popular comparsas of Fiesta de Carnaval is the male group comparsa, usually composed of notable men from the community who dress up in outlandish costumes or cross-dress and dance to compete for money and prizes. Other popular activities include body painting and flour fighting. "On the last day of Carnival painters flood the street to paint each other. This simply means that a mixture of water paint and water or raw eggs is used to paint people on the streets, the goal being to paint as many people as you can".
|
Who are usually included the group comparsa?
|
Who are usually included the group comparsa?
|
[
"Who are usually included the group comparsa?"
] |
{
"text": [
"notable men from the community"
],
"answer_start": [
432
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109244
|
572790d25951b619008f8da6
|
Carnival
|
Comparsas are held throughout the week, consisting of large groups "of dancers dancing and traveling on the streets, followed by a Carrosa (carriage) where the musicians play. The Comparsa is a development of African processions where groups of devotees follow a given saint or deity during a particular religious celebration". One of the most popular comparsas of Fiesta de Carnaval is the male group comparsa, usually composed of notable men from the community who dress up in outlandish costumes or cross-dress and dance to compete for money and prizes. Other popular activities include body painting and flour fighting. "On the last day of Carnival painters flood the street to paint each other. This simply means that a mixture of water paint and water or raw eggs is used to paint people on the streets, the goal being to paint as many people as you can".
|
What is used in some of the festive fights?
|
What is used in some of the festive fights?
|
[
"What is used in some of the festive fights?"
] |
{
"text": [
"flour"
],
"answer_start": [
608
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109245
|
572790d25951b619008f8da7
|
Carnival
|
Comparsas are held throughout the week, consisting of large groups "of dancers dancing and traveling on the streets, followed by a Carrosa (carriage) where the musicians play. The Comparsa is a development of African processions where groups of devotees follow a given saint or deity during a particular religious celebration". One of the most popular comparsas of Fiesta de Carnaval is the male group comparsa, usually composed of notable men from the community who dress up in outlandish costumes or cross-dress and dance to compete for money and prizes. Other popular activities include body painting and flour fighting. "On the last day of Carnival painters flood the street to paint each other. This simply means that a mixture of water paint and water or raw eggs is used to paint people on the streets, the goal being to paint as many people as you can".
|
What is the goal of the Carnival painters?
|
What is the goal of the Carnival painters?
|
[
"What is the goal of the Carnival painters?"
] |
{
"text": [
"to paint as many people as you can"
],
"answer_start": [
825
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109246
|
572791465951b619008f8dc1
|
Carnival
|
Carnival in Haiti started in 1804 in the capital Port-au-Prince after the declaration of independence. The Port-au-Prince Carnival is one of the largest in North America. It is known as Kanaval in the Creole language. It starts in January, known as "Pre-Kanaval", while the main carnival activities begin in February. In July 2012, Haiti had another carnival called Kanaval de Fleur. Beautiful costumes, floats, Rara parades, masks, foods, and popular rasin music (like Boukman Eksperyans, Foula Vodoule, Tokay, Boukan Ginen, Eritaj, etc.) and kompa bands (such as T-Vice, Djakout No. 1, Sweet Micky, Kreyòl La, D.P. Express, Mizik Mizik, Ram, T-Micky, Carimi, Djakout Mizik, and Scorpio Fever) play for dancers in the streets of the plaza of Champ-de-Mars. An annual song competition takes place.
|
What year did the Carnival start in Haiti?
|
What year did the Carnival start in Haiti?
|
[
"What year did the Carnival start in Haiti?"
] |
{
"text": [
"1804"
],
"answer_start": [
29
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109247
|
572791465951b619008f8dc2
|
Carnival
|
Carnival in Haiti started in 1804 in the capital Port-au-Prince after the declaration of independence. The Port-au-Prince Carnival is one of the largest in North America. It is known as Kanaval in the Creole language. It starts in January, known as "Pre-Kanaval", while the main carnival activities begin in February. In July 2012, Haiti had another carnival called Kanaval de Fleur. Beautiful costumes, floats, Rara parades, masks, foods, and popular rasin music (like Boukman Eksperyans, Foula Vodoule, Tokay, Boukan Ginen, Eritaj, etc.) and kompa bands (such as T-Vice, Djakout No. 1, Sweet Micky, Kreyòl La, D.P. Express, Mizik Mizik, Ram, T-Micky, Carimi, Djakout Mizik, and Scorpio Fever) play for dancers in the streets of the plaza of Champ-de-Mars. An annual song competition takes place.
|
What event precipitated the Carnival starting in Haiti?
|
What event precipitated the Carnival starting in Haiti?
|
[
"What event precipitated the Carnival starting in Haiti?"
] |
{
"text": [
"declaration of independence"
],
"answer_start": [
74
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109248
|
572791465951b619008f8dc3
|
Carnival
|
Carnival in Haiti started in 1804 in the capital Port-au-Prince after the declaration of independence. The Port-au-Prince Carnival is one of the largest in North America. It is known as Kanaval in the Creole language. It starts in January, known as "Pre-Kanaval", while the main carnival activities begin in February. In July 2012, Haiti had another carnival called Kanaval de Fleur. Beautiful costumes, floats, Rara parades, masks, foods, and popular rasin music (like Boukman Eksperyans, Foula Vodoule, Tokay, Boukan Ginen, Eritaj, etc.) and kompa bands (such as T-Vice, Djakout No. 1, Sweet Micky, Kreyòl La, D.P. Express, Mizik Mizik, Ram, T-Micky, Carimi, Djakout Mizik, and Scorpio Fever) play for dancers in the streets of the plaza of Champ-de-Mars. An annual song competition takes place.
|
What is the Carnival known as in the Creole language?
|
What is the Carnival known as in the Creole language?
|
[
"What is the Carnival known as in the Creole language?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Kanaval"
],
"answer_start": [
186
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109249
|
572791465951b619008f8dc4
|
Carnival
|
Carnival in Haiti started in 1804 in the capital Port-au-Prince after the declaration of independence. The Port-au-Prince Carnival is one of the largest in North America. It is known as Kanaval in the Creole language. It starts in January, known as "Pre-Kanaval", while the main carnival activities begin in February. In July 2012, Haiti had another carnival called Kanaval de Fleur. Beautiful costumes, floats, Rara parades, masks, foods, and popular rasin music (like Boukman Eksperyans, Foula Vodoule, Tokay, Boukan Ginen, Eritaj, etc.) and kompa bands (such as T-Vice, Djakout No. 1, Sweet Micky, Kreyòl La, D.P. Express, Mizik Mizik, Ram, T-Micky, Carimi, Djakout Mizik, and Scorpio Fever) play for dancers in the streets of the plaza of Champ-de-Mars. An annual song competition takes place.
|
What type of bands play for dancers in the streets?
|
What type of bands play for dancers in the streets?
|
[
"What type of bands play for dancers in the streets?"
] |
{
"text": [
"kompa"
],
"answer_start": [
544
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109250
|
572791465951b619008f8dc5
|
Carnival
|
Carnival in Haiti started in 1804 in the capital Port-au-Prince after the declaration of independence. The Port-au-Prince Carnival is one of the largest in North America. It is known as Kanaval in the Creole language. It starts in January, known as "Pre-Kanaval", while the main carnival activities begin in February. In July 2012, Haiti had another carnival called Kanaval de Fleur. Beautiful costumes, floats, Rara parades, masks, foods, and popular rasin music (like Boukman Eksperyans, Foula Vodoule, Tokay, Boukan Ginen, Eritaj, etc.) and kompa bands (such as T-Vice, Djakout No. 1, Sweet Micky, Kreyòl La, D.P. Express, Mizik Mizik, Ram, T-Micky, Carimi, Djakout Mizik, and Scorpio Fever) play for dancers in the streets of the plaza of Champ-de-Mars. An annual song competition takes place.
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What type of annual competition takes place during Kanavel?
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What type of annual competition takes place during Kanavel?
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"What type of annual competition takes place during Kanavel?"
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Carnival
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J'ouvert, or "Dirty Mas", takes place before dawn on the Monday (known as Carnival Monday) before Ash Wednesday. It means ""opening of the day". Revelers dress in costumes embodying puns on current affairs, especially political and social events. "Clean Mud" (clay mud), oil paint and body paint are familiar during J'ouvert. A common character is "Jab-jabs" (devils, blue, black or red) complete with pitchfork, pointed horns and tails. A King and Queen of J'ouvert are chosen, based on their witty political/social messages.
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When does Dirty Mas take place on the Monday before Ash Wednesday?
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When does Dirty Mas take place on the Monday before Ash Wednesday?
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[
"When does Dirty Mas take place on the Monday before Ash Wednesday?"
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"before dawn"
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Carnival
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J'ouvert, or "Dirty Mas", takes place before dawn on the Monday (known as Carnival Monday) before Ash Wednesday. It means ""opening of the day". Revelers dress in costumes embodying puns on current affairs, especially political and social events. "Clean Mud" (clay mud), oil paint and body paint are familiar during J'ouvert. A common character is "Jab-jabs" (devils, blue, black or red) complete with pitchfork, pointed horns and tails. A King and Queen of J'ouvert are chosen, based on their witty political/social messages.
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What do the costumes worn by the revelers pun about?
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What do the costumes worn by the revelers pun about?
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[
"What do the costumes worn by the revelers pun about?"
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"text": [
"current affairs,"
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Carnival
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J'ouvert, or "Dirty Mas", takes place before dawn on the Monday (known as Carnival Monday) before Ash Wednesday. It means ""opening of the day". Revelers dress in costumes embodying puns on current affairs, especially political and social events. "Clean Mud" (clay mud), oil paint and body paint are familiar during J'ouvert. A common character is "Jab-jabs" (devils, blue, black or red) complete with pitchfork, pointed horns and tails. A King and Queen of J'ouvert are chosen, based on their witty political/social messages.
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What is "Clean Mud"?
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What is "Clean Mud"?
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"What is \"Clean Mud\"?"
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"clay"
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Carnival
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J'ouvert, or "Dirty Mas", takes place before dawn on the Monday (known as Carnival Monday) before Ash Wednesday. It means ""opening of the day". Revelers dress in costumes embodying puns on current affairs, especially political and social events. "Clean Mud" (clay mud), oil paint and body paint are familiar during J'ouvert. A common character is "Jab-jabs" (devils, blue, black or red) complete with pitchfork, pointed horns and tails. A King and Queen of J'ouvert are chosen, based on their witty political/social messages.
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What are "jab-jabs"?
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What are "jab-jabs"?
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[
"What are \"jab-jabs\"?"
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"text": [
"devils"
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Carnival
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J'ouvert, or "Dirty Mas", takes place before dawn on the Monday (known as Carnival Monday) before Ash Wednesday. It means ""opening of the day". Revelers dress in costumes embodying puns on current affairs, especially political and social events. "Clean Mud" (clay mud), oil paint and body paint are familiar during J'ouvert. A common character is "Jab-jabs" (devils, blue, black or red) complete with pitchfork, pointed horns and tails. A King and Queen of J'ouvert are chosen, based on their witty political/social messages.
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How are the King and Queen of J'ouvert chosen?
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How are the King and Queen of J'ouvert chosen?
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[
"How are the King and Queen of J'ouvert chosen?"
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"based on their witty political/social messages"
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Carnival
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Carnival Tuesday hosts the main events. Full costume is worn, complete with make-up and body paint/adornment. Usually "Mas Boots" that complement the costumes are worn. Each band has their costume presentation based on a particular theme, and contains various sections (some consisting of thousands of revelers) that reflect these themes. The street parade and band costume competition take place. The mas bands eventually converge on the Queen's Park Savannah to pass on "The Stage" for judging. The singer of the most played song is crowned Road March King or Queen earning prize money and usually a vehicle.
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On what day is full costume worn?
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On what day is full costume worn?
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"On what day is full costume worn?"
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"Carnival Tuesday"
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Carnival
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Carnival Tuesday hosts the main events. Full costume is worn, complete with make-up and body paint/adornment. Usually "Mas Boots" that complement the costumes are worn. Each band has their costume presentation based on a particular theme, and contains various sections (some consisting of thousands of revelers) that reflect these themes. The street parade and band costume competition take place. The mas bands eventually converge on the Queen's Park Savannah to pass on "The Stage" for judging. The singer of the most played song is crowned Road March King or Queen earning prize money and usually a vehicle.
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What is usually worn on the feet to compliment the costumes?
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What is usually worn on the feet to compliment the costumes?
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"What is usually worn on the feet to compliment the costumes?"
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"\"Mas Boots\""
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Carnival
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Carnival Tuesday hosts the main events. Full costume is worn, complete with make-up and body paint/adornment. Usually "Mas Boots" that complement the costumes are worn. Each band has their costume presentation based on a particular theme, and contains various sections (some consisting of thousands of revelers) that reflect these themes. The street parade and band costume competition take place. The mas bands eventually converge on the Queen's Park Savannah to pass on "The Stage" for judging. The singer of the most played song is crowned Road March King or Queen earning prize money and usually a vehicle.
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What does each band base their costume presentation on?
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What does each band base their costume presentation on?
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[
"What does each band base their costume presentation on?"
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"text": [
"theme"
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Carnival
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Carnival Tuesday hosts the main events. Full costume is worn, complete with make-up and body paint/adornment. Usually "Mas Boots" that complement the costumes are worn. Each band has their costume presentation based on a particular theme, and contains various sections (some consisting of thousands of revelers) that reflect these themes. The street parade and band costume competition take place. The mas bands eventually converge on the Queen's Park Savannah to pass on "The Stage" for judging. The singer of the most played song is crowned Road March King or Queen earning prize money and usually a vehicle.
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What do the mas bands eventually converge on?
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What do the mas bands eventually converge on?
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"What do the mas bands eventually converge on?"
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"text": [
"the Queen's Park Savannah"
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Carnival
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Carnival Tuesday hosts the main events. Full costume is worn, complete with make-up and body paint/adornment. Usually "Mas Boots" that complement the costumes are worn. Each band has their costume presentation based on a particular theme, and contains various sections (some consisting of thousands of revelers) that reflect these themes. The street parade and band costume competition take place. The mas bands eventually converge on the Queen's Park Savannah to pass on "The Stage" for judging. The singer of the most played song is crowned Road March King or Queen earning prize money and usually a vehicle.
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Who gets to be crowned Road March King or Queen?
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Who gets to be crowned Road March King or Queen?
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[
"Who gets to be crowned Road March King or Queen?"
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"text": [
"The singer of the most played song"
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Carnival
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In Mexico, Carnival is celebrated in about 225 cities and towns. The largest is in Mazatlán and the city of Veracruz with others in Baja California and Yucatán. The larger city Carnivals employ costumes, elected queens and parades with floats, but Carnival celebrations in smaller and rural areas vary widely depending on the level of European influence during Mexico's colonial period. The largest of these is in Huejotzingo, Puebla where most townspeople take part in mock combat with rifles shooting blanks, roughly based on the Battle of Puebla. Other important states with local traditions include Morelos, Oaxaca, Tlaxcala and Chiapas.
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About how many cities and towns in Mexico is Carnival celebrated in?
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About how many cities and towns in Mexico is Carnival celebrated in?
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"About how many cities and towns in Mexico is Carnival celebrated in?"
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Carnival
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In Mexico, Carnival is celebrated in about 225 cities and towns. The largest is in Mazatlán and the city of Veracruz with others in Baja California and Yucatán. The larger city Carnivals employ costumes, elected queens and parades with floats, but Carnival celebrations in smaller and rural areas vary widely depending on the level of European influence during Mexico's colonial period. The largest of these is in Huejotzingo, Puebla where most townspeople take part in mock combat with rifles shooting blanks, roughly based on the Battle of Puebla. Other important states with local traditions include Morelos, Oaxaca, Tlaxcala and Chiapas.
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What contributes to the variations of the celebrations in the rural areas?
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What contributes to the variations of the celebrations in the rural areas?
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"What contributes to the variations of the celebrations in the rural areas?"
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"level of European influence"
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Carnival
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In Mexico, Carnival is celebrated in about 225 cities and towns. The largest is in Mazatlán and the city of Veracruz with others in Baja California and Yucatán. The larger city Carnivals employ costumes, elected queens and parades with floats, but Carnival celebrations in smaller and rural areas vary widely depending on the level of European influence during Mexico's colonial period. The largest of these is in Huejotzingo, Puebla where most townspeople take part in mock combat with rifles shooting blanks, roughly based on the Battle of Puebla. Other important states with local traditions include Morelos, Oaxaca, Tlaxcala and Chiapas.
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Where do people take part in mock combat with blank shooting rifles?
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Where do people take part in mock combat with blank shooting rifles?
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"Where do people take part in mock combat with blank shooting rifles?"
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"text": [
"Huejotzingo, Puebla"
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Carnival
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In Mexico, Carnival is celebrated in about 225 cities and towns. The largest is in Mazatlán and the city of Veracruz with others in Baja California and Yucatán. The larger city Carnivals employ costumes, elected queens and parades with floats, but Carnival celebrations in smaller and rural areas vary widely depending on the level of European influence during Mexico's colonial period. The largest of these is in Huejotzingo, Puebla where most townspeople take part in mock combat with rifles shooting blanks, roughly based on the Battle of Puebla. Other important states with local traditions include Morelos, Oaxaca, Tlaxcala and Chiapas.
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What is the mock combat roughly based on?
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What is the mock combat roughly based on?
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[
"What is the mock combat roughly based on?"
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"text": [
"the Battle of Puebla"
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Carnival
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In Mexico, Carnival is celebrated in about 225 cities and towns. The largest is in Mazatlán and the city of Veracruz with others in Baja California and Yucatán. The larger city Carnivals employ costumes, elected queens and parades with floats, but Carnival celebrations in smaller and rural areas vary widely depending on the level of European influence during Mexico's colonial period. The largest of these is in Huejotzingo, Puebla where most townspeople take part in mock combat with rifles shooting blanks, roughly based on the Battle of Puebla. Other important states with local traditions include Morelos, Oaxaca, Tlaxcala and Chiapas.
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Morelos, Oaxaca, Tlaxcala and Chiapas are important states which also have their own what?
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Morelos, Oaxaca, Tlaxcala and Chiapas are important states which also have their own what?
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"Morelos, Oaxaca, Tlaxcala and Chiapas are important states which also have their own what?"
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"local traditions"
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Carnival
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Carnival celebrations, usually referred to as Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday in French), were first celebrated in the Gulf Coast area, but now occur in many states. Customs originated in the onetime French colonial capitals of Mobile (now in Alabama), New Orleans (Louisiana) and Biloxi (Mississippi), all of which have celebrated for many years with street parades and masked balls. Other major American cities with celebrations include Washington, DC; St. Louis, Missouri; San Francisco; San Diego; Galveston, Texas; and Miami, Pensacola, Tampa, and Orlando in Florida.
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What does Mardi Gras translate to in French?
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What does Mardi Gras translate to in French?
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[
"What does Mardi Gras translate to in French?"
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"text": [
"Fat Tuesday"
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Carnival
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Carnival celebrations, usually referred to as Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday in French), were first celebrated in the Gulf Coast area, but now occur in many states. Customs originated in the onetime French colonial capitals of Mobile (now in Alabama), New Orleans (Louisiana) and Biloxi (Mississippi), all of which have celebrated for many years with street parades and masked balls. Other major American cities with celebrations include Washington, DC; St. Louis, Missouri; San Francisco; San Diego; Galveston, Texas; and Miami, Pensacola, Tampa, and Orlando in Florida.
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Where was Mardi Gras first celebrated?
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Where was Mardi Gras first celebrated?
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"Where was Mardi Gras first celebrated?"
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"text": [
"Gulf Coast area"
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Carnival
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Carnival celebrations, usually referred to as Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday in French), were first celebrated in the Gulf Coast area, but now occur in many states. Customs originated in the onetime French colonial capitals of Mobile (now in Alabama), New Orleans (Louisiana) and Biloxi (Mississippi), all of which have celebrated for many years with street parades and masked balls. Other major American cities with celebrations include Washington, DC; St. Louis, Missouri; San Francisco; San Diego; Galveston, Texas; and Miami, Pensacola, Tampa, and Orlando in Florida.
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What originated in the onetime French colonial capitals?
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What originated in the onetime French colonial capitals?
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"What originated in the onetime French colonial capitals?"
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"text": [
"Customs"
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Carnival
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Carnival celebrations, usually referred to as Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday in French), were first celebrated in the Gulf Coast area, but now occur in many states. Customs originated in the onetime French colonial capitals of Mobile (now in Alabama), New Orleans (Louisiana) and Biloxi (Mississippi), all of which have celebrated for many years with street parades and masked balls. Other major American cities with celebrations include Washington, DC; St. Louis, Missouri; San Francisco; San Diego; Galveston, Texas; and Miami, Pensacola, Tampa, and Orlando in Florida.
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What has been part of the celebrations for many years?
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What has been part of the celebrations for many years?
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"What has been part of the celebrations for many years?"
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"text": [
"street parades and masked balls"
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Carnival
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Carnival celebrations, usually referred to as Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday in French), were first celebrated in the Gulf Coast area, but now occur in many states. Customs originated in the onetime French colonial capitals of Mobile (now in Alabama), New Orleans (Louisiana) and Biloxi (Mississippi), all of which have celebrated for many years with street parades and masked balls. Other major American cities with celebrations include Washington, DC; St. Louis, Missouri; San Francisco; San Diego; Galveston, Texas; and Miami, Pensacola, Tampa, and Orlando in Florida.
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Washington, D.C. and Galveston, Texas are some major American cities which have what?
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Washington, D.C. and Galveston, Texas are some major American cities which have what?
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"Washington, D.C. and Galveston, Texas are some major American cities which have what?"
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"celebrations"
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Carnival
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Carnival is celebrated in New York City in Brooklyn. As in the UK, the timing of Carnival split from the Christian calendar and is celebrated on Labor Day Monday, in September. It is called the Labor Day Carnival, West Indian Day Parade or West Indian Day Carnival, and was founded by immigrants from Trinidad. That country has one of the largest Caribbean Carnivals. In the mid twentieth century, West Indians moved the event from the beginning of Lent to the Labor Day weekend. Carnival is one of the largest parades and street festivals in New York, with over one million attending. The parade, which consists of steel bands, floats, elaborate Carnival costumes and sound trucks, proceeds along Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway in the Crown Heights neighborhood.
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Which borough of New York City is Carnival celebrated in?
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Which borough of New York City is Carnival celebrated in?
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[
"Which borough of New York City is Carnival celebrated in?"
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"text": [
"Brooklyn"
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}
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Carnival
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Carnival is celebrated in New York City in Brooklyn. As in the UK, the timing of Carnival split from the Christian calendar and is celebrated on Labor Day Monday, in September. It is called the Labor Day Carnival, West Indian Day Parade or West Indian Day Carnival, and was founded by immigrants from Trinidad. That country has one of the largest Caribbean Carnivals. In the mid twentieth century, West Indians moved the event from the beginning of Lent to the Labor Day weekend. Carnival is one of the largest parades and street festivals in New York, with over one million attending. The parade, which consists of steel bands, floats, elaborate Carnival costumes and sound trucks, proceeds along Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway in the Crown Heights neighborhood.
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What American holiday is Carnival celebrated on?
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What American holiday is Carnival celebrated on?
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[
"What American holiday is Carnival celebrated on?"
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"text": [
"Labor Day"
],
"answer_start": [
145
]
}
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Carnival
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Carnival is celebrated in New York City in Brooklyn. As in the UK, the timing of Carnival split from the Christian calendar and is celebrated on Labor Day Monday, in September. It is called the Labor Day Carnival, West Indian Day Parade or West Indian Day Carnival, and was founded by immigrants from Trinidad. That country has one of the largest Caribbean Carnivals. In the mid twentieth century, West Indians moved the event from the beginning of Lent to the Labor Day weekend. Carnival is one of the largest parades and street festivals in New York, with over one million attending. The parade, which consists of steel bands, floats, elaborate Carnival costumes and sound trucks, proceeds along Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway in the Crown Heights neighborhood.
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What country has one of the largest Caribbean Carnivals?
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What country has one of the largest Caribbean Carnivals?
|
[
"What country has one of the largest Caribbean Carnivals?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Trinidad"
],
"answer_start": [
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]
}
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Carnival
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Carnival is celebrated in New York City in Brooklyn. As in the UK, the timing of Carnival split from the Christian calendar and is celebrated on Labor Day Monday, in September. It is called the Labor Day Carnival, West Indian Day Parade or West Indian Day Carnival, and was founded by immigrants from Trinidad. That country has one of the largest Caribbean Carnivals. In the mid twentieth century, West Indians moved the event from the beginning of Lent to the Labor Day weekend. Carnival is one of the largest parades and street festivals in New York, with over one million attending. The parade, which consists of steel bands, floats, elaborate Carnival costumes and sound trucks, proceeds along Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway in the Crown Heights neighborhood.
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Over how many people typically attend New York's version of the Carnival?
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Over how many people typically attend New York's version of the Carnival?
|
[
"Over how many people typically attend New York's version of the Carnival?"
] |
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"text": [
"one million"
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Carnival
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Carnival is celebrated in New York City in Brooklyn. As in the UK, the timing of Carnival split from the Christian calendar and is celebrated on Labor Day Monday, in September. It is called the Labor Day Carnival, West Indian Day Parade or West Indian Day Carnival, and was founded by immigrants from Trinidad. That country has one of the largest Caribbean Carnivals. In the mid twentieth century, West Indians moved the event from the beginning of Lent to the Labor Day weekend. Carnival is one of the largest parades and street festivals in New York, with over one million attending. The parade, which consists of steel bands, floats, elaborate Carnival costumes and sound trucks, proceeds along Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway in the Crown Heights neighborhood.
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What neighborhood as the privilege of bearing the brunt of the festivities?
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What neighborhood as the privilege of bearing the brunt of the festivities?
|
[
"What neighborhood as the privilege of bearing the brunt of the festivities?"
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"text": [
"Crown Heights"
],
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Carnival
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In Argentina, the most representative Carnival performed is the so-called Murga, although other famous Carnivals, more like Brazil's, are held in Argentine Mesopotamia and the North-East. Gualeguaychú in the east of Entre Ríos province is the most important Carnival city and has one of the largest parades. It adopts a musical background similar to Brazilian or Uruguayan Carnival. Corrientes is another city with a Carnival tradition. Chamame is a popular musical style. In all major cities and many towns throughout the country, Carnival is celebrated.
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Which Carnival in Argentina is the most representative of the nature of the Carnival?
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Which Carnival in Argentina is the most representative of the nature of the Carnival?
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[
"Which Carnival in Argentina is the most representative of the nature of the Carnival?"
] |
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"text": [
"Murga"
],
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74
]
}
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Carnival
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In Argentina, the most representative Carnival performed is the so-called Murga, although other famous Carnivals, more like Brazil's, are held in Argentine Mesopotamia and the North-East. Gualeguaychú in the east of Entre Ríos province is the most important Carnival city and has one of the largest parades. It adopts a musical background similar to Brazilian or Uruguayan Carnival. Corrientes is another city with a Carnival tradition. Chamame is a popular musical style. In all major cities and many towns throughout the country, Carnival is celebrated.
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What city in the east of Entre Rios province is considered the most important one for the Carnival?
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What city in the east of Entre Rios province is considered the most important one for the Carnival?
|
[
"What city in the east of Entre Rios province is considered the most important one for the Carnival?"
] |
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"text": [
"Gualeguaychú"
],
"answer_start": [
188
]
}
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Carnival
|
In Argentina, the most representative Carnival performed is the so-called Murga, although other famous Carnivals, more like Brazil's, are held in Argentine Mesopotamia and the North-East. Gualeguaychú in the east of Entre Ríos province is the most important Carnival city and has one of the largest parades. It adopts a musical background similar to Brazilian or Uruguayan Carnival. Corrientes is another city with a Carnival tradition. Chamame is a popular musical style. In all major cities and many towns throughout the country, Carnival is celebrated.
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What kind of tradition does the city of Corrientes have?
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What kind of tradition does the city of Corrientes have?
|
[
"What kind of tradition does the city of Corrientes have?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Carnival"
],
"answer_start": [
417
]
}
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Carnival
|
In Argentina, the most representative Carnival performed is the so-called Murga, although other famous Carnivals, more like Brazil's, are held in Argentine Mesopotamia and the North-East. Gualeguaychú in the east of Entre Ríos province is the most important Carnival city and has one of the largest parades. It adopts a musical background similar to Brazilian or Uruguayan Carnival. Corrientes is another city with a Carnival tradition. Chamame is a popular musical style. In all major cities and many towns throughout the country, Carnival is celebrated.
|
What is Chamame?
|
What is Chamame?
|
[
"What is Chamame?"
] |
{
"text": [
"popular musical style."
],
"answer_start": [
450
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109280
|
57279a875951b619008f8e6d
|
Carnival
|
In Argentina, the most representative Carnival performed is the so-called Murga, although other famous Carnivals, more like Brazil's, are held in Argentine Mesopotamia and the North-East. Gualeguaychú in the east of Entre Ríos province is the most important Carnival city and has one of the largest parades. It adopts a musical background similar to Brazilian or Uruguayan Carnival. Corrientes is another city with a Carnival tradition. Chamame is a popular musical style. In all major cities and many towns throughout the country, Carnival is celebrated.
|
Where is Carnival celebrated?
|
Where is Carnival celebrated?
|
[
"Where is Carnival celebrated? "
] |
{
"text": [
"In all major cities and many towns throughout the country"
],
"answer_start": [
473
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109281
|
57279bef708984140094e217
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Carnival
|
La Diablada Carnival takes place in Oruro in central Bolivia. It is celebrated in honor of the miners' patron saint, Vírgen de Socavon (the Virgin of the Tunnels). Over 50 parade groups dance, sing and play music over a five kilometre-long course. Participants dress up as demons, devils, angels, Incas and Spanish conquistadors. Dances include caporales and tinkus. The parade runs from morning until late at night, 18 hours a day, 3 days before Ash Wednesday. It was declared the 2001 "Masterpieces of Oral Heritage and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" for UNESCO. Throughout the country celebrations are held involving traditional rhythms and water parties. In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, on the east side of the country, tropical weather allows a Brazilian-type Carnival, with Comparsas dancing traditional songs in matching uniforms.
|
Which Carnival takes place in Oruro in Bolivia?
|
Which Carnival takes place in Oruro in Bolivia?
|
[
"Which Carnival takes place in Oruro in Bolivia?"
] |
{
"text": [
"La Diablada"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109282
|
57279bef708984140094e218
|
Carnival
|
La Diablada Carnival takes place in Oruro in central Bolivia. It is celebrated in honor of the miners' patron saint, Vírgen de Socavon (the Virgin of the Tunnels). Over 50 parade groups dance, sing and play music over a five kilometre-long course. Participants dress up as demons, devils, angels, Incas and Spanish conquistadors. Dances include caporales and tinkus. The parade runs from morning until late at night, 18 hours a day, 3 days before Ash Wednesday. It was declared the 2001 "Masterpieces of Oral Heritage and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" for UNESCO. Throughout the country celebrations are held involving traditional rhythms and water parties. In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, on the east side of the country, tropical weather allows a Brazilian-type Carnival, with Comparsas dancing traditional songs in matching uniforms.
|
Who is the miners' patron saint?
|
Who is the miners' patron saint?
|
[
"Who is the miners' patron saint?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Vírgen de Socavon"
],
"answer_start": [
117
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109283
|
57279bef708984140094e219
|
Carnival
|
La Diablada Carnival takes place in Oruro in central Bolivia. It is celebrated in honor of the miners' patron saint, Vírgen de Socavon (the Virgin of the Tunnels). Over 50 parade groups dance, sing and play music over a five kilometre-long course. Participants dress up as demons, devils, angels, Incas and Spanish conquistadors. Dances include caporales and tinkus. The parade runs from morning until late at night, 18 hours a day, 3 days before Ash Wednesday. It was declared the 2001 "Masterpieces of Oral Heritage and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" for UNESCO. Throughout the country celebrations are held involving traditional rhythms and water parties. In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, on the east side of the country, tropical weather allows a Brazilian-type Carnival, with Comparsas dancing traditional songs in matching uniforms.
|
Over how many parade groups participate in the festivities?
|
Over how many parade groups participate in the festivities?
|
[
"Over how many parade groups participate in the festivities? "
] |
{
"text": [
"50"
],
"answer_start": [
169
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109284
|
57279bef708984140094e21a
|
Carnival
|
La Diablada Carnival takes place in Oruro in central Bolivia. It is celebrated in honor of the miners' patron saint, Vírgen de Socavon (the Virgin of the Tunnels). Over 50 parade groups dance, sing and play music over a five kilometre-long course. Participants dress up as demons, devils, angels, Incas and Spanish conquistadors. Dances include caporales and tinkus. The parade runs from morning until late at night, 18 hours a day, 3 days before Ash Wednesday. It was declared the 2001 "Masterpieces of Oral Heritage and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" for UNESCO. Throughout the country celebrations are held involving traditional rhythms and water parties. In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, on the east side of the country, tropical weather allows a Brazilian-type Carnival, with Comparsas dancing traditional songs in matching uniforms.
|
How many hours a day does the parade run?
|
How many hours a day does the parade run?
|
[
"How many hours a day does the parade run?"
] |
{
"text": [
"18"
],
"answer_start": [
417
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109285
|
57279bef708984140094e21b
|
Carnival
|
La Diablada Carnival takes place in Oruro in central Bolivia. It is celebrated in honor of the miners' patron saint, Vírgen de Socavon (the Virgin of the Tunnels). Over 50 parade groups dance, sing and play music over a five kilometre-long course. Participants dress up as demons, devils, angels, Incas and Spanish conquistadors. Dances include caporales and tinkus. The parade runs from morning until late at night, 18 hours a day, 3 days before Ash Wednesday. It was declared the 2001 "Masterpieces of Oral Heritage and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" for UNESCO. Throughout the country celebrations are held involving traditional rhythms and water parties. In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, on the east side of the country, tropical weather allows a Brazilian-type Carnival, with Comparsas dancing traditional songs in matching uniforms.
|
What does the tropical weather on the east side of Bolivia allow?
|
What does the tropical weather on the east side of Bolivia allow?
|
[
"What does the tropical weather on the east side of Bolivia allow?"
] |
{
"text": [
"a Brazilian-type Carnival"
],
"answer_start": [
746
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109286
|
57279cea3acd2414000de7cb
|
Carnival
|
Samba Schools are large, social entities with thousands of members and a theme for their song and parade each year. In Rio Carnival, samba schoolsparade in the Sambadrome ("sambódromo" in Portuguese). Some of the most famous include GRES Estação Primeira de Mangueira, GRES Portela, GRES Imperatriz Leopoldinense, GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, and recently, Unidos da Tijuca and GRES União da Ilha do Governador. Local tourists pay $500–950, depending on the costume, to buy a Samba costume and dance in the parade. Blocos are small informal groups with a definite theme in their samba, usually satirizing the political situation. About 30 schools in Rio gather hundreds of thousands of participants. More than 440 blocos operate in Rio. Bandas are samba musical bands, also called "street carnival bands", usually formed within a single neighborhood or musical back-ground. The Carnival industry chain amassed in 2012 almost US$1 billion in revenues.
|
How many members do Samba Schools have?
|
How many members do Samba Schools have?
|
[
"How many members do Samba Schools have?"
] |
{
"text": [
"thousands"
],
"answer_start": [
46
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109287
|
57279cea3acd2414000de7cc
|
Carnival
|
Samba Schools are large, social entities with thousands of members and a theme for their song and parade each year. In Rio Carnival, samba schoolsparade in the Sambadrome ("sambódromo" in Portuguese). Some of the most famous include GRES Estação Primeira de Mangueira, GRES Portela, GRES Imperatriz Leopoldinense, GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, and recently, Unidos da Tijuca and GRES União da Ilha do Governador. Local tourists pay $500–950, depending on the costume, to buy a Samba costume and dance in the parade. Blocos are small informal groups with a definite theme in their samba, usually satirizing the political situation. About 30 schools in Rio gather hundreds of thousands of participants. More than 440 blocos operate in Rio. Bandas are samba musical bands, also called "street carnival bands", usually formed within a single neighborhood or musical back-ground. The Carnival industry chain amassed in 2012 almost US$1 billion in revenues.
|
How much does a Samba costume typically run an average tourist to buy?
|
How much does a Samba costume typically run an average tourist to buy?
|
[
"How much does a Samba costume typically run an average tourist to buy?"
] |
{
"text": [
"$500–950"
],
"answer_start": [
476
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109288
|
57279cea3acd2414000de7cd
|
Carnival
|
Samba Schools are large, social entities with thousands of members and a theme for their song and parade each year. In Rio Carnival, samba schoolsparade in the Sambadrome ("sambódromo" in Portuguese). Some of the most famous include GRES Estação Primeira de Mangueira, GRES Portela, GRES Imperatriz Leopoldinense, GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, and recently, Unidos da Tijuca and GRES União da Ilha do Governador. Local tourists pay $500–950, depending on the costume, to buy a Samba costume and dance in the parade. Blocos are small informal groups with a definite theme in their samba, usually satirizing the political situation. About 30 schools in Rio gather hundreds of thousands of participants. More than 440 blocos operate in Rio. Bandas are samba musical bands, also called "street carnival bands", usually formed within a single neighborhood or musical back-ground. The Carnival industry chain amassed in 2012 almost US$1 billion in revenues.
|
What's the name for small, somewhat random groups of people with a definite theme in their samba?
|
What's the name for small, somewhat random groups of people with a definite theme in their samba?
|
[
"What's the name for small, somewhat random groups of people with a definite theme in their samba?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Blocos"
],
"answer_start": [
560
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109289
|
57279cea3acd2414000de7ce
|
Carnival
|
Samba Schools are large, social entities with thousands of members and a theme for their song and parade each year. In Rio Carnival, samba schoolsparade in the Sambadrome ("sambódromo" in Portuguese). Some of the most famous include GRES Estação Primeira de Mangueira, GRES Portela, GRES Imperatriz Leopoldinense, GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, and recently, Unidos da Tijuca and GRES União da Ilha do Governador. Local tourists pay $500–950, depending on the costume, to buy a Samba costume and dance in the parade. Blocos are small informal groups with a definite theme in their samba, usually satirizing the political situation. About 30 schools in Rio gather hundreds of thousands of participants. More than 440 blocos operate in Rio. Bandas are samba musical bands, also called "street carnival bands", usually formed within a single neighborhood or musical back-ground. The Carnival industry chain amassed in 2012 almost US$1 billion in revenues.
|
About how many Samba schools are in Rio?
|
About how many Samba schools are in Rio?
|
[
"About how many Samba schools are in Rio?"
] |
{
"text": [
"30"
],
"answer_start": [
681
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109290
|
57279cea3acd2414000de7cf
|
Carnival
|
Samba Schools are large, social entities with thousands of members and a theme for their song and parade each year. In Rio Carnival, samba schoolsparade in the Sambadrome ("sambódromo" in Portuguese). Some of the most famous include GRES Estação Primeira de Mangueira, GRES Portela, GRES Imperatriz Leopoldinense, GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, and recently, Unidos da Tijuca and GRES União da Ilha do Governador. Local tourists pay $500–950, depending on the costume, to buy a Samba costume and dance in the parade. Blocos are small informal groups with a definite theme in their samba, usually satirizing the political situation. About 30 schools in Rio gather hundreds of thousands of participants. More than 440 blocos operate in Rio. Bandas are samba musical bands, also called "street carnival bands", usually formed within a single neighborhood or musical back-ground. The Carnival industry chain amassed in 2012 almost US$1 billion in revenues.
|
How much money in US dollars did the Carnival industry make in 2012?
|
How much money in US dollars did the Carnival industry make in 2012?
|
[
"How much money in US dollars did the Carnival industry make in 2012?"
] |
{
"text": [
"1 billion"
],
"answer_start": [
973
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109291
|
5727a11d4b864d19001638d8
|
Carnival
|
The Carnival continued its evolution in small/unimportant towns out of view of the rulers. The result was the uninterrupted celebration of Carnival festivals in Barranquilla (see Barranquilla's Carnival) now recognized as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The Barranquilla Carnival includes several parades on Friday and Saturday nights beginning on 11 January and ending with a six-day non-stop festival, beginning the Wednesday prior to Ash Wednesday and ending Tuesday midnight. Other celebrations occur in villages along the lower Magdalena River in northern Colombia, and in Pasto, Nariño (see Blacks and Whites' Carnival) in the south of the country. In the early 20th century, attempts to introduce Carnival in Bogotá were rejected by the government. The Bogotá Carnival was renewed in the 21st century.
|
Where did the Carnival gestate out of the purview of rules?
|
Where did the Carnival gestate out of the purview of rules?
|
[
"Where did the Carnival gestate out of the purview of rules?"
] |
{
"text": [
"in small/unimportant towns"
],
"answer_start": [
37
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109292
|
5727a11d4b864d19001638d9
|
Carnival
|
The Carnival continued its evolution in small/unimportant towns out of view of the rulers. The result was the uninterrupted celebration of Carnival festivals in Barranquilla (see Barranquilla's Carnival) now recognized as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The Barranquilla Carnival includes several parades on Friday and Saturday nights beginning on 11 January and ending with a six-day non-stop festival, beginning the Wednesday prior to Ash Wednesday and ending Tuesday midnight. Other celebrations occur in villages along the lower Magdalena River in northern Colombia, and in Pasto, Nariño (see Blacks and Whites' Carnival) in the south of the country. In the early 20th century, attempts to introduce Carnival in Bogotá were rejected by the government. The Bogotá Carnival was renewed in the 21st century.
|
The uninterrupted celebration of Carnival festivals in Barranquilla is now recognized as what?
|
The uninterrupted celebration of Carnival festivals in Barranquilla is now recognized as what?
|
[
"The uninterrupted celebration of Carnival festivals in Barranquilla is now recognized as what?"
] |
{
"text": [
"one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity"
],
"answer_start": [
222
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109293
|
5727a11d4b864d19001638da
|
Carnival
|
The Carnival continued its evolution in small/unimportant towns out of view of the rulers. The result was the uninterrupted celebration of Carnival festivals in Barranquilla (see Barranquilla's Carnival) now recognized as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The Barranquilla Carnival includes several parades on Friday and Saturday nights beginning on 11 January and ending with a six-day non-stop festival, beginning the Wednesday prior to Ash Wednesday and ending Tuesday midnight. Other celebrations occur in villages along the lower Magdalena River in northern Colombia, and in Pasto, Nariño (see Blacks and Whites' Carnival) in the south of the country. In the early 20th century, attempts to introduce Carnival in Bogotá were rejected by the government. The Bogotá Carnival was renewed in the 21st century.
|
How many days does the non-stop festival go?
|
How many days does the non-stop festival go?
|
[
"How many days does the non-stop festival go?"
] |
{
"text": [
"six"
],
"answer_start": [
418
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109294
|
5727a11d4b864d19001638db
|
Carnival
|
The Carnival continued its evolution in small/unimportant towns out of view of the rulers. The result was the uninterrupted celebration of Carnival festivals in Barranquilla (see Barranquilla's Carnival) now recognized as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The Barranquilla Carnival includes several parades on Friday and Saturday nights beginning on 11 January and ending with a six-day non-stop festival, beginning the Wednesday prior to Ash Wednesday and ending Tuesday midnight. Other celebrations occur in villages along the lower Magdalena River in northern Colombia, and in Pasto, Nariño (see Blacks and Whites' Carnival) in the south of the country. In the early 20th century, attempts to introduce Carnival in Bogotá were rejected by the government. The Bogotá Carnival was renewed in the 21st century.
|
Who rejected attempts to introduce the Carnival in Bogotá?
|
Who rejected attempts to introduce the Carnival in Bogotá?
|
[
"Who rejected attempts to introduce the Carnival in Bogotá?"
] |
{
"text": [
"the government"
],
"answer_start": [
781
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109295
|
5727a1eeff5b5019007d9160
|
Carnival
|
The most famed Carnival festivities are in Guaranda (Bolivar province) and Ambato (Tungurahua province). In Ambato, the festivities are called Fiesta de las Flores y las Frutas (Festival of the Flowers and Fruits). Other cities have revived Carnival traditions with colorful parades, such as in Azogues (Cañar Province). In Azogues and the Southern Andes in general, Taita Carnival is always an indigenous Cañari. Recently a celebration has gained prominence in the northern part of the Sierra in the Chota Valley in Imbabura which is a zone of a strong afro-Ecuadorian population and so the Carnival is celebrated with bomba del chota music.
|
Where are the most famed Carnival festivities?
|
Where are the most famed Carnival festivities?
|
[
"Where are the most famed Carnival festivities?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Guaranda (Bolivar province) and Ambato (Tungurahua province"
],
"answer_start": [
43
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109296
|
5727a1eeff5b5019007d9161
|
Carnival
|
The most famed Carnival festivities are in Guaranda (Bolivar province) and Ambato (Tungurahua province). In Ambato, the festivities are called Fiesta de las Flores y las Frutas (Festival of the Flowers and Fruits). Other cities have revived Carnival traditions with colorful parades, such as in Azogues (Cañar Province). In Azogues and the Southern Andes in general, Taita Carnival is always an indigenous Cañari. Recently a celebration has gained prominence in the northern part of the Sierra in the Chota Valley in Imbabura which is a zone of a strong afro-Ecuadorian population and so the Carnival is celebrated with bomba del chota music.
|
What are the festivities known as in Ambato?
|
What are the festivities known as in Ambato?
|
[
"What are the festivities known as in Ambato?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Fiesta de las Flores y las Frutas"
],
"answer_start": [
143
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109297
|
5727a1eeff5b5019007d9162
|
Carnival
|
The most famed Carnival festivities are in Guaranda (Bolivar province) and Ambato (Tungurahua province). In Ambato, the festivities are called Fiesta de las Flores y las Frutas (Festival of the Flowers and Fruits). Other cities have revived Carnival traditions with colorful parades, such as in Azogues (Cañar Province). In Azogues and the Southern Andes in general, Taita Carnival is always an indigenous Cañari. Recently a celebration has gained prominence in the northern part of the Sierra in the Chota Valley in Imbabura which is a zone of a strong afro-Ecuadorian population and so the Carnival is celebrated with bomba del chota music.
|
Where has a celebration recently gained acclaim?
|
Where has a celebration recently gained acclaim?
|
[
"Where has a celebration recently gained acclaim?"
] |
{
"text": [
"Imbabura"
],
"answer_start": [
517
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109298
|
5727a1eeff5b5019007d9163
|
Carnival
|
The most famed Carnival festivities are in Guaranda (Bolivar province) and Ambato (Tungurahua province). In Ambato, the festivities are called Fiesta de las Flores y las Frutas (Festival of the Flowers and Fruits). Other cities have revived Carnival traditions with colorful parades, such as in Azogues (Cañar Province). In Azogues and the Southern Andes in general, Taita Carnival is always an indigenous Cañari. Recently a celebration has gained prominence in the northern part of the Sierra in the Chota Valley in Imbabura which is a zone of a strong afro-Ecuadorian population and so the Carnival is celebrated with bomba del chota music.
|
What is there a large population of in the Chota Valley?
|
What is there a large population of in the Chota Valley?
|
[
"What is there a large population of in the Chota Valley?"
] |
{
"text": [
"afro-Ecuadorian"
],
"answer_start": [
554
]
}
|
gem-squad_v2-train-109299
|
5727a1eeff5b5019007d9164
|
Carnival
|
The most famed Carnival festivities are in Guaranda (Bolivar province) and Ambato (Tungurahua province). In Ambato, the festivities are called Fiesta de las Flores y las Frutas (Festival of the Flowers and Fruits). Other cities have revived Carnival traditions with colorful parades, such as in Azogues (Cañar Province). In Azogues and the Southern Andes in general, Taita Carnival is always an indigenous Cañari. Recently a celebration has gained prominence in the northern part of the Sierra in the Chota Valley in Imbabura which is a zone of a strong afro-Ecuadorian population and so the Carnival is celebrated with bomba del chota music.
|
What music is the Carnival celebrated with in the Chota Valley?
|
What music is the Carnival celebrated with in the Chota Valley?
|
[
"What music is the Carnival celebrated with in the Chota Valley?"
] |
{
"text": [
"bomba del chota"
],
"answer_start": [
620
]
}
|
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