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Traditional Festivals

Festivals are joyous occasions that are part of every culture. Different countries
have their own traditions for celebrating festivals.

Recognise the following festivals and write their names using the Help Box.

1 People throw tomatoes at each other. They enjoy
and dance on live music.
______________________ (Spain)

2

People celebrate this festival by throwing water on

one another. ______________________ (Thailand)

3

People celebrate this festival by wearing unique
masks and costumes. ______________________ (Italy)

4

This festival includes sand sculpture contest, food,

and live entertainment.
______________________ (England)

5
People move in a parade, dancing in colourful
dresses. ______________________ (Brazil)

Help Box Fact File

Songkran Water Festival, Gion Matsuri Festival takes place annually during
La Tomatina, Rio Carnival, the month of July in Kyoto and is one of the most
Carnival of Venice, Sandfest famous and the largest festivals in Japan.

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