Where does the Brazil Carnaval take place?
Salvador
How many days does Carnival last in Brazil?
6 days
What does "trios eletricos" mean?
Bands play exciting music on moving stages.
When was Inti Raymi (Sun festival) first celebrated?
about 500 years ago.
What did Inca people believe in?
They were descendants of the sun.
What do Inca people role-play in the Sun Festival?
They act out the roles of Inca priests, nobles, and soldiers.
Where does the ceremony start?
The ceremony starts in the square
What is "El Día de los Muertos" mean?
the Day of the Dead
What do Mexicans do to honor the dead?
They take food to the cemetery and have a picnic. They also decorate the graves with personal belongings, photographs, and special ornaments.
What is "pan de muerto"
a sweet bread covered with frosting in the shape bones.
What do Mexican people use to decorate in their home?
Candies in the shape of skulls, and papier mache skeletons.
