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57278d02f1498d1400e8fbc8 | On what day does the main parade take place? | Saturday | [
"Carnival\n\nTarragona 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 group... |
57278d02f1498d1400e8fbc9 | What are the clothing of the Carnival groups full of? | elegance | [
"Carnival\n\nTarragona 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 group... |
57278d02f1498d1400e8fbca | About how many people are members of the various parade groups? | 5,000 | [
"Carnival\n\nTarragona 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 group... |
57278dc7f1498d1400e8fbd8 | What contagiously throbs during the week of events? | music | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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. ... |
57278dc7f1498d1400e8fbd9 | How long does Aruba's biggest celebration last? | a month | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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. ... |
57278dc7f1498d1400e8fbda | What type of costumes play a central role in the Queen elections? | flamboyant | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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. ... |
57278dc7f1498d1400e8fbdb | What continues in various districts throughout the month of the Carnival? | Street parades | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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. ... |
57278dc7f1498d1400e8fbdc | When is King Mom symbolically burnt? | On the evening before Lent | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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. ... |
57278e51f1498d1400e8fbf6 | What is the Carnival known as in Barbados? | Crop Over | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 bo... |
57278e51f1498d1400e8fbf7 | Where did the festival in Barbados originate from? | sugar cane plantations | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 bo... |
57278e51f1498d1400e8fbf8 | What year did Crop Over begin? | 1688 | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 bo... |
57278e51f1498d1400e8fbf9 | What activity is done using a greased pole? | climbing | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 bo... |
57278e51f1498d1400e8fbfa | What is the finale of Crop Over called? | The Grand Kadooment | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 bo... |
5727904df1498d1400e8fc30 | What type of competition is a major feature of the festival? | calypso | [
"Carnival\n\nA 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 bitin... |
5727904df1498d1400e8fc31 | Where did Calypso music originate? | Trinidad | [
"Carnival\n\nA 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 bitin... |
5727904df1498d1400e8fc32 | Who perform biting social commentaries? | musicians | [
"Carnival\n\nA 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 bitin... |
5727904df1498d1400e8fc33 | What do the musical groups compete for? | the Calypso Monarch Award | [
"Carnival\n\nA 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 bitin... |
5727904df1498d1400e8fc34 | What is the climax of the festival called? | Kadooment Day | [
"Carnival\n\nA 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 bitin... |
572790d25951b619008f8da3 | What's the name of the vehicle where the musicians play? | a Carrosa | [
"Carnival\n\nComparsas 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 particula... |
572790d25951b619008f8da4 | What do devotees follow during a particular religious celebration? | a given saint or deity | [
"Carnival\n\nComparsas 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 particula... |
572790d25951b619008f8da5 | Who are usually included the group comparsa? | notable men from the community | [
"Carnival\n\nComparsas 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 particula... |
572790d25951b619008f8da6 | What is used in some of the festive fights? | flour | [
"Carnival\n\nComparsas 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 particula... |
572790d25951b619008f8da7 | What is the goal of the Carnival painters? | to paint as many people as you can | [
"Carnival\n\nComparsas 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 particula... |
572791465951b619008f8dc1 | What year did the Carnival start in Haiti? | 1804 | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 be... |
572791465951b619008f8dc2 | What event precipitated the Carnival starting in Haiti? | declaration of independence | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 be... |
572791465951b619008f8dc3 | What is the Carnival known as in the Creole language? | Kanaval | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 be... |
572791465951b619008f8dc4 | What type of bands play for dancers in the streets? | kompa | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 be... |
572791465951b619008f8dc5 | What type of annual competition takes place during Kanavel? | song | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 be... |
572791e0f1498d1400e8fc66 | When does Dirty Mas take place on the Monday before Ash Wednesday? | before dawn | [
"Carnival\n\nJ'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 ... |
572791e0f1498d1400e8fc67 | What do the costumes worn by the revelers pun about? | current affairs, | [
"Carnival\n\nJ'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 ... |
572791e0f1498d1400e8fc68 | What is "Clean Mud"? | clay | [
"Carnival\n\nJ'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 ... |
572791e0f1498d1400e8fc69 | What are "jab-jabs"? | devils | [
"Carnival\n\nJ'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 ... |
572791e0f1498d1400e8fc6a | How are the King and Queen of J'ouvert chosen? | based on their witty political/social messages | [
"Carnival\n\nJ'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 ... |
572797715951b619008f8e3d | On what day is full costume worn? | Carnival Tuesday | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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... |
572797715951b619008f8e3e | What is usually worn on the feet to compliment the costumes? | "Mas Boots" | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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... |
572797715951b619008f8e3f | What does each band base their costume presentation on? | theme | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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... |
572797715951b619008f8e40 | What do the mas bands eventually converge on? | the Queen's Park Savannah | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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... |
572797715951b619008f8e41 | Who gets to be crowned Road March King or Queen? | The singer of the most played song | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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... |
5727983ddd62a815002ea16a | About how many cities and towns in Mexico is Carnival celebrated in? | 225 | [
"Carnival\n\nIn 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 w... |
5727983ddd62a815002ea16b | What contributes to the variations of the celebrations in the rural areas? | level of European influence | [
"Carnival\n\nIn 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 w... |
5727983ddd62a815002ea16c | Where do people take part in mock combat with blank shooting rifles? | Huejotzingo, Puebla | [
"Carnival\n\nIn 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 w... |
5727983ddd62a815002ea16d | What is the mock combat roughly based on? | the Battle of Puebla | [
"Carnival\n\nIn 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 w... |
5727983ddd62a815002ea16e | Morelos, Oaxaca, Tlaxcala and Chiapas are important states which also have their own what? | local traditions | [
"Carnival\n\nIn 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 w... |
572798f0dd62a815002ea192 | What does Mardi Gras translate to in French? | Fat Tuesday | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 w... |
572798f0dd62a815002ea193 | Where was Mardi Gras first celebrated? | Gulf Coast area | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 w... |
572798f0dd62a815002ea194 | What originated in the onetime French colonial capitals? | Customs | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 w... |
572798f0dd62a815002ea195 | What has been part of the celebrations for many years? | street parades and masked balls | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 w... |
572798f0dd62a815002ea196 | Washington, D.C. and Galveston, Texas are some major American cities which have what? | celebrations | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 w... |
572799ee708984140094e1f1 | Which borough of New York City is Carnival celebrated in? | Brooklyn | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 Tr... |
572799ee708984140094e1f2 | What American holiday is Carnival celebrated on? | Labor Day | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 Tr... |
572799ee708984140094e1f3 | What country has one of the largest Caribbean Carnivals? | Trinidad | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 Tr... |
572799ee708984140094e1f4 | Over how many people typically attend New York's version of the Carnival? | one million | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 Tr... |
572799ee708984140094e1f5 | What neighborhood as the privilege of bearing the brunt of the festivities? | Crown Heights | [
"Carnival\n\nCarnival 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 Tr... |
57279a875951b619008f8e69 | Which Carnival in Argentina is the most representative of the nature of the Carnival? | Murga | [
"Carnival\n\nIn 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 para... |
57279a875951b619008f8e6a | What city in the east of Entre Rios province is considered the most important one for the Carnival? | Gualeguaychú | [
"Carnival\n\nIn 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 para... |
57279a875951b619008f8e6b | What kind of tradition does the city of Corrientes have? | Carnival | [
"Carnival\n\nIn 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 para... |
57279a875951b619008f8e6c | What is Chamame? | popular musical style. | [
"Carnival\n\nIn 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 para... |
57279a875951b619008f8e6d | Where is Carnival celebrated? | In all major cities and many towns throughout the country | [
"Carnival\n\nIn 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 para... |
57279bef708984140094e217 | Which Carnival takes place in Oruro in Bolivia? | La Diablada | [
"Carnival\n\nLa 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 ... |
57279bef708984140094e218 | Who is the miners' patron saint? | Vírgen de Socavon | [
"Carnival\n\nLa 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 ... |
57279bef708984140094e219 | Over how many parade groups participate in the festivities? | 50 | [
"Carnival\n\nLa 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 ... |
57279bef708984140094e21a | How many hours a day does the parade run? | 18 | [
"Carnival\n\nLa 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 ... |
57279bef708984140094e21b | What does the tropical weather on the east side of Bolivia allow? | a Brazilian-type Carnival | [
"Carnival\n\nLa 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 ... |
57279cea3acd2414000de7cb | How many members do Samba Schools have? | thousands | [
"Carnival\n\nSamba 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 Le... |
57279cea3acd2414000de7cc | How much does a Samba costume typically run an average tourist to buy? | $500–950 | [
"Carnival\n\nSamba 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 Le... |
57279cea3acd2414000de7cd | What's the name for small, somewhat random groups of people with a definite theme in their samba? | Blocos | [
"Carnival\n\nSamba 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 Le... |
57279cea3acd2414000de7ce | About how many Samba schools are in Rio? | 30 | [
"Carnival\n\nSamba 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 Le... |
57279cea3acd2414000de7cf | How much money in US dollars did the Carnival industry make in 2012? | 1 billion | [
"Carnival\n\nSamba 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 Le... |
5727a11d4b864d19001638d8 | Where did the Carnival gestate out of the purview of rules? | in small/unimportant towns | [
"Carnival\n\nThe 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 Barr... |
5727a11d4b864d19001638d9 | The uninterrupted celebration of Carnival festivals in Barranquilla is now recognized as what? | one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity | [
"Carnival\n\nThe 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 Barr... |
5727a11d4b864d19001638da | How many days does the non-stop festival go? | six | [
"Carnival\n\nThe 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 Barr... |
5727a11d4b864d19001638db | Who rejected attempts to introduce the Carnival in Bogotá? | the government | [
"Carnival\n\nThe 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 Barr... |
5727a1eeff5b5019007d9160 | Where are the most famed Carnival festivities? | Guaranda (Bolivar province) and Ambato (Tungurahua province | [
"Carnival\n\nThe 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 ... |
5727a1eeff5b5019007d9161 | What are the festivities known as in Ambato? | Fiesta de las Flores y las Frutas | [
"Carnival\n\nThe 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 ... |
5727a1eeff5b5019007d9162 | Where has a celebration recently gained acclaim? | Imbabura | [
"Carnival\n\nThe 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 ... |
5727a1eeff5b5019007d9163 | What is there a large population of in the Chota Valley? | afro-Ecuadorian | [
"Carnival\n\nThe 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 ... |
5727a1eeff5b5019007d9164 | What music is the Carnival celebrated with in the Chota Valley? | bomba del chota | [
"Carnival\n\nThe 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 ... |
5727a4574b864d1900163924 | What is a tradition unique to the Creole people? | touloulous | [
"Carnival\n\nA uniquely Creole tradition is the touloulous. These women wear decorative gowns, gloves, masks and headdresses that cover them completely, making them unrecognisable, even to the colour of their skin. On Friday and Saturday nights of Carnival, touloulou balls are held in so-called universities; in rea... |
5727a4574b864d1900163925 | Why are Touloulous given free condoms? | in the interest of the sexual health | [
"Carnival\n\nA uniquely Creole tradition is the touloulous. These women wear decorative gowns, gloves, masks and headdresses that cover them completely, making them unrecognisable, even to the colour of their skin. On Friday and Saturday nights of Carnival, touloulou balls are held in so-called universities; in rea... |
5727a4574b864d1900163926 | What do men have to do to be allowed into the balls? | pay admittance | [
"Carnival\n\nA uniquely Creole tradition is the touloulous. These women wear decorative gowns, gloves, masks and headdresses that cover them completely, making them unrecognisable, even to the colour of their skin. On Friday and Saturday nights of Carnival, touloulou balls are held in so-called universities; in rea... |
5727a4574b864d1900163927 | What are the touloulous' dance partners not allowed to do? | refuse | [
"Carnival\n\nA uniquely Creole tradition is the touloulous. These women wear decorative gowns, gloves, masks and headdresses that cover them completely, making them unrecognisable, even to the colour of their skin. On Friday and Saturday nights of Carnival, touloulou balls are held in so-called universities; in rea... |
5727a4574b864d1900163928 | Why do the women drink through a straw? | protect their anonymity | [
"Carnival\n\nA uniquely Creole tradition is the touloulous. These women wear decorative gowns, gloves, masks and headdresses that cover them completely, making them unrecognisable, even to the colour of their skin. On Friday and Saturday nights of Carnival, touloulou balls are held in so-called universities; in rea... |
5727a5273acd2414000de8c1 | What does the Peruvian Carnival incorporate elements of? | violence | [
"Carnival\n\nPeruvian Carnival incorporates elements of violence and reflects the urban violence in Peruvian society following the internal conflict in Peru. Traditionally, Peruvian Andean festivities were held on this period every year because it is the rainy season. It was already violent during the 19th century,... |
5727a5273acd2414000de8c2 | Why are the festivals in Peru held when they are? | because it is the rainy season | [
"Carnival\n\nPeruvian Carnival incorporates elements of violence and reflects the urban violence in Peruvian society following the internal conflict in Peru. Traditionally, Peruvian Andean festivities were held on this period every year because it is the rainy season. It was already violent during the 19th century,... |
5727a5273acd2414000de8c3 | When did the festivities acquire their violent tendencies? | second half of the 20th century | [
"Carnival\n\nPeruvian Carnival incorporates elements of violence and reflects the urban violence in Peruvian society following the internal conflict in Peru. Traditionally, Peruvian Andean festivities were held on this period every year because it is the rainy season. It was already violent during the 19th century,... |
5727a5273acd2414000de8c4 | What is an element of Peruvian's Carnival not found in any other country's celebrations? | sexual assaults on women | [
"Carnival\n\nPeruvian Carnival incorporates elements of violence and reflects the urban violence in Peruvian society following the internal conflict in Peru. Traditionally, Peruvian Andean festivities were held on this period every year because it is the rainy season. It was already violent during the 19th century,... |
5727a5273acd2414000de8c5 | How many years in prison can someone expect for being violent during the fun and games? | eight | [
"Carnival\n\nPeruvian Carnival incorporates elements of violence and reflects the urban violence in Peruvian society following the internal conflict in Peru. Traditionally, Peruvian Andean festivities were held on this period every year because it is the rainy season. It was already violent during the 19th century,... |
5727a5dd2ca10214002d92d0 | How many days does the Carnival in Uruguay last for? | more than 40 | [
"Carnival\n\nThe Carnival in Uruguay covers more than 40 days, generally beginning towards the end of January and running through mid March. Celebrations in Montevideo are the largest. The festival is performed in the European parade style with elements from Bantu and Angolan Benguela cultures imported with slaves ... |
5727a5dd2ca10214002d92d1 | What parade style does Uruguay's festival ape? | European | [
"Carnival\n\nThe Carnival in Uruguay covers more than 40 days, generally beginning towards the end of January and running through mid March. Celebrations in Montevideo are the largest. The festival is performed in the European parade style with elements from Bantu and Angolan Benguela cultures imported with slaves ... |
5727a5dd2ca10214002d92d2 | What were the stylistic elements of the parade imported with in colonial times? | slaves | [
"Carnival\n\nThe Carnival in Uruguay covers more than 40 days, generally beginning towards the end of January and running through mid March. Celebrations in Montevideo are the largest. The festival is performed in the European parade style with elements from Bantu and Angolan Benguela cultures imported with slaves ... |
5727a5dd2ca10214002d92d3 | What are the main attractions of the Uruguayan Carnival? | two colorful parades | [
"Carnival\n\nThe Carnival in Uruguay covers more than 40 days, generally beginning towards the end of January and running through mid March. Celebrations in Montevideo are the largest. The festival is performed in the European parade style with elements from Bantu and Angolan Benguela cultures imported with slaves ... |
5727a5dd2ca10214002d92d4 | What is summoned by the Desfile de Llamadas parade? | candombe | [
"Carnival\n\nThe Carnival in Uruguay covers more than 40 days, generally beginning towards the end of January and running through mid March. Celebrations in Montevideo are the largest. The festival is performed in the European parade style with elements from Bantu and Angolan Benguela cultures imported with slaves ... |
5727a6bf2ca10214002d92e4 | What are built in many places through the cities? | tablados | [
"Carnival\n\nDuring the celebration, theaters called tablados are built in many places throughout the cities, especially in Montevideo. Traditionally formed by men and now starting to be open to women, the different Carnival groups (Murgas, Lubolos or Parodistas) perform a kind of popular opera at the tablados, sin... |
5727a6bf2ca10214002d92e5 | What do the different Carnival groups perform together? | opera | [
"Carnival\n\nDuring the celebration, theaters called tablados are built in many places throughout the cities, especially in Montevideo. Traditionally formed by men and now starting to be open to women, the different Carnival groups (Murgas, Lubolos or Parodistas) perform a kind of popular opera at the tablados, sin... |
5727a6bf2ca10214002d92e6 | What do the topics of the shows put on at the tablados typically relate to? | the social and political situation | [
"Carnival\n\nDuring the celebration, theaters called tablados are built in many places throughout the cities, especially in Montevideo. Traditionally formed by men and now starting to be open to women, the different Carnival groups (Murgas, Lubolos or Parodistas) perform a kind of popular opera at the tablados, sin... |
5727a6bf2ca10214002d92e7 | What type of rhythmic figures are performed by the drummers playing the tamboril? | candombe | [
"Carnival\n\nDuring the celebration, theaters called tablados are built in many places throughout the cities, especially in Montevideo. Traditionally formed by men and now starting to be open to women, the different Carnival groups (Murgas, Lubolos or Parodistas) perform a kind of popular opera at the tablados, sin... |
5727a6bf2ca10214002d92e8 | What sort of touch do the vedettes provide to the parades? | sensual | [
"Carnival\n\nDuring the celebration, theaters called tablados are built in many places throughout the cities, especially in Montevideo. Traditionally formed by men and now starting to be open to women, the different Carnival groups (Murgas, Lubolos or Parodistas) perform a kind of popular opera at the tablados, sin... |
572759d8f1498d1400e8f6d2 | What individuals subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers? | Baptists | [
"Baptists\n\nBaptists are individuals who comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers (believer's baptism, as opposed to infant baptism), and that it must be done by complete immersion (as opposed to affusion or... |
572759d8f1498d1400e8f6d3 | Soul competency (liberty), salvation through faith alone, Scripture alone as the rule of faith and practice, and the autonomy of the local congregation what examples of what? | tenets of Baptist churches | [
"Baptists\n\nBaptists are individuals who comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers (believer's baptism, as opposed to infant baptism), and that it must be done by complete immersion (as opposed to affusion or... |
572759d8f1498d1400e8f6d4 | What two ministerial offices do Baptists recognize? | elders and deacons | [
"Baptists\n\nBaptists are individuals who comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers (believer's baptism, as opposed to infant baptism), and that it must be done by complete immersion (as opposed to affusion or... |
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