Cultural Festivals and Their Traditions

The video explores various cultural celebrations around the world, including Diwali in India, Chinese New Year, Carnival in Brazil, Thanksgiving in the USA, Hanami in Japan, Holi in India, Eid al-Fitr for Muslims, Sinulog in the Philippines, Vesak in Sri Lanka, and Midsummer in Sweden. Each festival is described with its unique traditions and significance.

What is a common activity during Diwali, the Festival of Lights?

• Eating pickled herring

• Lighting lamps and fireworks

• Throwing colored powders

• Dancing around a maypole

Which festival marks the start of the Lunar New Year?

• Carnival

• Thanksgiving

• Chinese New Year

• Diwali

What is a key feature of the Carnival celebration in Brazil?

• Cherry blossom viewing

• Colorful parades and samba music

• Sharing a big meal

• Lighting lanterns

During Thanksgiving in the USA, what is a traditional dessert?

• Dumplings

• Pumpkin pie

• Pickled herring

• Sweet treats

What do people do during Hanami in Japan?

• Dance in colorful parades

• Admire cherry blossoms

• Throw colored powders

• Light beautiful lamps

What is a common activity during Holi, the Festival of Colors?

• Lighting lanterns

• Throwing colored powders

• Eating dumplings

• Dancing around a maypole

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of which month-long observance?

• Diwali

• Ramadan

• Hanami

• Lent

What is celebrated during the Sinulog Festival in the Philippines?

• The Lunar New Year

• The arrival of spring

• The Child Jesus

• The birth of Buddha

What does Vesak in Sri Lanka commemorate?

• The arrival of spring

• The birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha

• The longest day of the year

• The end of Ramadan

What is a traditional activity during Midsummer in Sweden?

• Admiring cherry blossoms

• Throwing colored powders

• Dancing around a maypole

• Lighting lamps