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12 Cultural Festivals in the World That Will Amaze You

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Warm-up Questions

What kinds of cultural festivals do you enjoy (music, food, art, religious celebrations, etc.)?
Which country would you most like to visit for a big festival, and why?
What do you think could make a festival “amazing” for visitors?

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12 Cultural Festivals in the World That Will Amaze You

Introduction + Rio Carnival and Diwali (00:00 – 01:46)

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1. What does the speaker say the video will cover?

12 extraordinary cultural festivals around the world
12 famous beaches for summer travel
12 traditional foods you must try

2. When is the Carnival of Rio said to happen?

Every year in early February
In mid-April
Every January

3. According to the video, what is Diwali associated with?

A nationwide water fight to welcome the new year
Love, family, and the victory of good over evil
The grand finale of the Chinese New Year celebrations

12 Cultural Festivals in the World That Will Amaze You

Europe + China + Spain + India + Thailand + Mexico (01:46 – 04:16)

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1. What food is specifically mentioned as part of Oktoberfest in Munich?

Mouthwatering pretzels
Sushi
Sugar skulls

2. What is the main feature of the Harbin Ice Festival described in the video?

Solving riddles with lanterns
Throwing colorful powder in the air
Incredible ice sculptures that dazzle at night

3. How does the video describe Thailand’s Songkran Festival?

A nationwide water fight in mid-April
A month-long celebration with magnificent floats
A masquerade ball with extravagant masks

12 Cultural Festivals in the World That Will Amaze You

China + Japan + Scotland + Italy + Wrap-up (04:16 – 06:58)

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1. What does the Lantern Festival mark in the video?

The beginning of winter
The grand finale of the Chinese New Year celebrations
The start of the Chinese New Year

2. What is said about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?

It is famous for sugar skulls and marigolds
It is a tomato-throwing festival in August
It turns the city into a stage with thousands of shows

3. What is the Venice Carnival renowned for, according to the video?

Extravagant masks and grand masquerade balls
Ice castles and intricate winter designs
Water battles and street parties

12 Cultural Festivals in the World That Will Amaze You

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1. What is the main purpose of the video?

To explain the history of one single festival in detail
To compare hotel prices in different countries
To introduce cultural festivals and describe what they feel like

2. Which idea is repeated across many festival descriptions?

Festivals are mainly about shopping for souvenirs
Festivals should always be quiet and private
Festivals bring people together through shared celebration

3. How does the speaker try to make the viewer feel?

Calm and sleepy
Curious and excited to travel
Worried about cultural differences

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

12 Cultural Festivals in the World That Will Amaze You

Which festival from the video would you most like to attend, and what details influenced your choice?
Some festivals involve crowds, noise, or mess (like water fights or tomato throwing). What are the pros and cons of that kind of celebration?
Do you think festivals are mainly for locals, tourists, or both? Why?
What festival or holiday from your country could be included in a video like this, and how would you describe its atmosphere?