Are you ready to embark on a journey of festivals, and go hopping from continent to continent, one party at a time? Buckle up, because we’re about to “parade” you with questions! Whether you’re in tune with international festivities or simply “marching” to the beat of your own drum, this quiz has got something for everyone.
Remember, with every question, it’s always a “celebration” of your knowledge. So, put on your “thinking cap”, grab your “party poppers” and let’s get “rolling”!
1. What is the origin of the festival of Halloween?
2. What is the traditional meat dish associated with Thanksgiving?
3. What festival is celebrated at the end of Ramadan?
4. What is the traditional attire worn during the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany?
5. What is the legend associated with the dragon dances during the Chinese New Year festival?
6. What does the Hindu festival Diwali celebrate?
7. What is the name of the flower used to create altars and paths during the Mexican Day of the Dead festival?
8. Which US city is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations?
9. What is the primary purpose of the Japanese festival Hanami?
10. What object is traditionally dropped in Times Square to celebrate the New Year?
11. Which English city is known for its annual Viking Festival?
12. La Tomatina is a food fight festival held in which country?
13. What is the main event of the Canadian festival, Celebration of Light?
14. Songkran, a festival marking the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year, is often associated with what activity?
15. Which country has the most famous Carnival celebration in the Caribbean?
16. Which major colorful festival in India marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil?
17. What material are the lanterns made of in Taiwan’s Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival?
18. A Palio is a traditional medieval horse race, which is still celebrated today in which Italian city?
19. Glastonbury is a major cultural festival that takes place in which country?
20. Which Australian city has hosted the Australian Open the most times?
21. Kumbh Mela, considered to be the largest religious gathering in the world, is held in which country?
22. Burning Man is a festival that takes place in which US state?
23. Oktoberfest in Munich traditionally starts in which month?
24. Which city is known for elaborate parades featuring samba schools during the Carnaval celebration?
25. The Festival of Colors, also known as Holi, originates from which country?
26. Which city holds an annual Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival?
27. Which festival marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca?
28. Mardi Gras is French for what?
29. Which festival is known as “Festival of Breaking the Fast”?
30. What is the name of the dragon boat festival celebrated in China?
31. What is the signature flower for Japan’s Hanami festival?
32. The Festival of the Dead in which country involves flying kites to help guide spirits home?
33. In which city does the Saint Patrick’s Day river get dyed green?
34. Carnaval de Barranquilla, a large carnival celebration, is held in which country?
35. Vienna’s Life Ball is one of the biggest charity events in the world supporting people with what condition?
36. Which country celebrates Dia de los Reyes, also known as Three Kings Day?
37. In which Asian country is the Thaipusam festival celebrated?
38. The Cascamorras is a unique festival celebrated in which European country?
39. In what city is the “Feast of San Gennaro”, an Italian-American festival, traditionally held?
40. What is the traditional gourmet delicacy associated with the White Truffle Festival in Alba, Italy?
41. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is best known for what type of performances?
42. The Up Helly Aa Fire Festival is annually held in which part of the United Kingdom?
43. In which country is the traditional Nowruz (New Year) festival celebrated?
44. Which African country celebrates the Gerewol, a festival known for men’s beauty contests?
45. In which city is the annual International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival held?
46. The Festival Au Desert is a music festival held in which country?
47. What is the name of the balloon festival held annually in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
48. Which country celebrates Songkran, the traditional New Year’s Day, with a nationwide water fight?
49. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held in which city?
50. Which US state is famous for its Rose Festival, featuring a grand floral parade?
51. What is the name of the kite festival celebrated in India on January 14 every year?
52. What is an iconic symbol associated with the Rio Carnival in Brazil?
53. In which country is the colorful festival Inti Raymi, festival of the sun, celebrated?
54. The Bay to Breakers is an annual footrace celebrated in which US city?
55. The Krampus tradition is a part of Christmas festivities in which region?
56. The festival of Naadam, which includes wrestling, horse racing, and archery, is a national holiday in which country?
57. Which Japanese festival is known for its beautiful displays of illuminated paper lanterns floating on water?
58. What traditional dance is a major part of the cultural festival Junina in Brazil?
59. The Fête de la Musique, also known as Music Day, was first celebrated in which country?
60. Which country hosts a popular annual Ice Music Festival, where the instruments are made entirely of ice?
61. In which city is the annual festival “Las Fallas,” known for its parade of ninots (large puppets), celebrated?
62. Pohela Boishakh, the New Year’s Day celebration, is a major festival in which country?
63. The world’s largest theatrical festival ‘Fringe Festival’ is held in which city?
64. What historical event is commemorated during Juneteenth celebrations in the US?
65. The colorful ‘Battle of Flowers’ parade is a highlight of which festival in Nice, France?
66. Which colorful festival in the Netherlands is celebrated to mark the start of the spring season?
67. What does “Cinco de Mayo” celebrate?
68. What is the name of the festival celebrated in Spain, where people run in front of bulls?
69. What is the common name for ‘Festa della Sensa’, an annual festival in Venice, Italy?
70. Bal de la Rose is an annual charity event held in which European city-state?
71. In which country is the spring festival known as ‘Nowruz’, celebrated?
72. What is the world’s largest beer festival?
73. Snowbombing is a popular week-long festival of music and winter sports held in which country?
74. The festival “El Colacho” involves jumping over babies to remove evil spirits. In which country does this take place?
75. Beltane Fire Festival, celebrated on April 30 every year, is a traditional holiday in which country?
76. What is the name of the traditional lion dance festival celebrated in China and other Asian countries during the Lunar New Year?
77. The World Bodypainting Festival is held annually in which country?
78. The Night of the Radishes is a unique festival celebrated in which country?
79. The Seville Fair (Feria de abril de Sevilla) is a week-long fiesta in which country?
80. What is the name of the festival in India where large, colorful kites are flown?
81. “Dia de los Locos”, or “Day of the Crazies”, is a festival in which country?
82. In which Australian city is the annual “Sculpture by the Sea” festival held?
83. During which festival in Japan can people enjoy the stunning sight of floating lanterns reflecting off the water?
84. What is the name of the ancient spring festival in Scotland and Ireland, celebrating the beginning of sowing season?
85. Nyepi Day, a day of silence and meditation, is a new year celebration in which country?
86. The “Gion Matsuri,” a festival in July consisting of processions of floats and traditional music, is in which Japanese city?
87. “Dia do Índio”, or “Day of the Indian”, is a day celebrating indigenous peoples in which country?
88. The World Gurning Championships, a competition to make grotesque faces, is held at an annual fair in which country?
89. Which festival is celebrated in Finland, where people compete to win a mobile phone throwing competition?
90. The “Ivrea Orange Festival”, a historical enactment of a middle age battle with throwing of oranges, happens in which country?
91. “Feast of the Winter Solstice” is a yearly festival held by the Fremont Arts Council in which American city?
92. The “Fiesta de San Fermín”, known for the running of the bulls, is celebrated in which Spanish city?
93. Which country celebrates the “St. Jordi’s Day”, a day where books and roses are traditionally given as gifts?
94. Pancake Day, also known as “Shrove Tuesday”, is a significant day before the start of Lent in which religion?
95. What is the main event during the “Cheese Rolling Festival” in the UK?
96. The colorful “Festival of the Winds”, considered the largest kite flying festival in Australia, is held in which city?
97. During which festival in Germany do people celebrate by wearing masks and parading in the streets?
98. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival is held annually in which country?
99. The “Lopburi Monkey Banquet” in which monkeys are fed with large amounts of food by locals is celebrated in which country?
100. The “Sapporo Snow Festival”, known for its magnificent snow and ice sculptures, is held in which country?
101. In which city is the “Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally”, a festival for the culinary delight ‘spiedies’, held?
102. The “White Nights Festival” is an annual summer festival of arts held in which Russian city?
103. Which country celebrates the “Moose Dropping Festival”, where painted moose droppings are dropped from a helicopter?
104. In which country is the “Lantern Floating Hawaii” ceremony held, where lanterns are set afloat in the ocean as a memorial to loved ones?
105. The “Battle of the Oranges”, a tradition involving throwing of oranges between organized groups, is a part of the historic Carnival of which country?
106. The “Boryeong Mud Festival”, where participants play in mud and enjoy mud wrestling, mud sliding and even a mud king contest, is celebrated in which country?
107. Which Caribbean country holds the annual “Cropover Festival”?
108. The “Tet Nguyen Dan” or simply “Tet” is the lunar New Year celebration in which Asian country?
109. The “Up Helly Aa”, involving a procession of costumed participants followed by the burning of a galley, is celebrated in which region of the UK?
110. The “Cascamorras” festival, involving an attempt to stay clean while others try to cover the participant in grease, is held in which country?
111. In which country is the “Air Guitar World Championship” festival held?
112. Which annual arts and music festival takes place on the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, USA?
113. Which country celebrates the “Festa de São João”, a midsummer festival celebrating Saint John the Baptist?
114. What is the name of the festival in Japan where people honor their ancestors’ spirits, visit graves, and create altars with offerings?
115. “Mewar Festival” marking the arrival of the spring season is celebrated in which Indian state?
116. The “Hadaka Matsuri” or “Naked Festival” where participants wear minimal clothing is held in which country?
117. The “Gilroy Garlic Festival”, a celebration dedicated to garlic including various garlic-infused foods, is held in which country?
118. The “Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta”, a hot air balloon festival, is held in which US state?
119. The “Day of the Geese”, a competition where participants attempt to decapitate a goose, is held in which country?
120. The “Pushkar Camel Fair”, a large-scale trading event for livestock including camels, is held in which country?
121. The “Festival of the Trays” in Tomar is held in which European country?
122. The “Panafest”, a cultural event dedicated to the enhancement of the ideals of Pan-Africanism, is held in which country?
123. The “Feast of San Gennaro”, a religious and cultural festival including a large parade, is held in which country?
124. The “Kazantip” festival, a large-scale electronic dance music event, was held in which country until 2013?
125. The “Night of the Witches”, where locals and visitors alike gather to seek wisdom from shamans and traditional healers, is held in which country?
126. The “Jazz and Heritage Festival”, one of the largest music festivals in the USA, is held in which city?
127. The “Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival”, one of the oldest wrestling events in the world, is held in which country?
128. The “Cheung Chau Bun Festival”, featuring a large tower of buns, is celebrated in which region?
129. In which country is “El Dia de los Reyes” (Three Kings Day), a celebration marking the end of the Christmas holidays, observed?
130. The “Garlic Festival” in Gilroy, featuring various garlic-infused foods, is held in which US state?
131. The “Just for Laughs” comedy festival is held annually in which Canadian city?
132. The “Battle of Five Armies” reenactment is a part of the historical “Goblin’s Night” festival in which country?
133. The “Festival of Near Death Experiences” or “La Fiesta de Santa Marta de Ribarteme”, where people who have had near-death experiences are carried around in coffins, is celebrated in which country?
134. The “World Bog Snorkeling Championships”, a traditional event where participants snorkel in a water-filled trench cut through a peat bog, is held in which country?
135. The “Cow Painting Festival”, where artists paint cows and exhibit them around the city, is an annual event in which city?
136. The “Redneck Games”, with events such as mud pit belly flop and bobbing for pigs’ feet, are held in which US state?
137. The “Pizzafest”, a week-long festival dedicated to pizza, is held in which Italian city?
138. The “Henley-on-Todd Regatta”, a boat race held in a normally dry river bed, is a quirky event in which country?
139. The “Festival of Giants”, featuring large figure puppets up to 6 meters tall, is a traditional event in which country?
140. The “Gnawa Music Festival”, which includes performances of traditional Gnawa music, is held in which African country?
141. The “Golden Shears”, often referred to as the ‘Olympics of sheep shearing’, is celebrated in which country?
142. The “Frozen Dead Guy Days”, a festival including events like coffin racing, is observed in which US state?
143. The “World Toe Wrestling Championship”, a competition involving toe wrestling matches, is held in which country?
144. The “Festival of Exploding Hammers”, a tradition involving the throwing of hammers to create loud noises, is observed in which country?
145. The “Cascamorras” festival, involving an attempt to reach a statue while others try to prevent it, is held in which country?
146. The “Tunarama Festival”, where participants toss a large tuna as far as they can, is held in which country?
147. The “Elephant Festival”, featuring elephant polo and elephant dances, is celebrated in which country?
148. The “Festival of the Tooth”, a Buddhist festival celebrating the relic of the tooth of Buddha, is held in which country?
149. The “Coca Leaf Festival”, acknowledging the importance of the coca leaf in traditional Andean cultures, is celebrated in which country?
150. The “Onbashira Festival”, celebrated for over 1200 years and involving the moving of massive logs over steep slopes, is held in which country?
151. “Wakakusa Yamayaki” is a festival in which a dead grass on the hillside of a mountain is set on fire. In which country does this occur?
152. The “Baby Jumping Festival” or “El Colacho” involves men dressed as the devil who jump over babies laid on a mattress. Where does this unusual festival take place?
153. The “Carnival of Venice”, famous for its distinctive masks, is held in which country?
154. “Kumbh Mela”, considered one of the largest peaceful gatherings in the world, is a major pilgrimage and festival in which religion?
155. The “Festival of Roses” or “Rose Festival” is one of the biggest events in which Bulgarian city?
156. The “Golden Shears Sheep Shearing Festival” is held in which country known for its large population of sheep?
157. “Las Fallas”, a festival where giant sculptures are paraded and then burned, takes place in which Spanish city?
158. The “Moose Dropping Festival”, involving games centered around painted moose droppings, is held in which U.S. state?
159. “Tapati Rapa Nui” is a festival celebrating indigenous Polynesian culture on which island?
160. The “Night of the Radishes” is an annual event held in the city of Oaxaca, in which country?
161. In which city would you find the “Canadian Tulip Festival”, one of the largest tulip festivals in the world?
162. The “Yanshui Fireworks Festival”, known as one of the most dangerous festivals in the world, is held in which country?
163. “Feria de Abril”, a week-long celebration with parades, traditional Spanish dance, and bullfights, takes place in which Spanish city?
164. “Sagra del Carciofo Romanesco” is a festival dedicated to the Roman artichoke, a staple of local cuisine. In which country does it occur?
165. The “Fête de la Transhumance”, a festival marking the seasonal migration of livestock between the valleys and higher alpine pastures, takes place in which country?
166. The “Battle of the Flowers” is a parade held on the Channel Island of Jersey, in which participants create floats covered in what material?
167. “Dia de los Ñatitas”, or “Day of the Skulls”, is a festival where Bolivians celebrate and honor their dead by bringing skulls to cemeteries. In which month is it held?
168. In which French city is the “Fête de la Musique”, also known as World Music Day, celebrated with street performances by musicians of all types?
169. What is the main highlight of the “Underwater Music Festival” held annually in the Florida Keys, USA?
170. The “Festival of the Trays” (“Festa dos Tabuleiros”) with women carrying trays of bread and flowers on their heads, is held in which country?
171. How often is the Olympic games held?
And there you have it – we’ve danced at the Rio Carnival, thrown tomatoes in Spain, and floated lanterns in Thailand, all from the comfort of your own home! But don’t pack up your festival gear just yet!
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