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Quiz: Where should you celebrate Carnival?
Now that New Year has come and gone, it’s time to start planning for the next big event of 2017 – where should you celebrate Carnival?
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Originally observed by medieval Europeans, and later brought to the New World by colonialist settlers, Carnival has both religious and folkloric roots as a time of feasting and carousing at the end of winter and before Lent, a church-designated period of self-denial. Today, many cities throughout the world host their own Carnival celebrations – some springing from centuries-old traditions, some just an excuse to have a wild party, and others a mixture of both.
Not sure which city’s festivities are best suited to your tastes? Take our quiz and find out.
First things first: What’s your attitude towards the weather?
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No matter where you go, Carnival is a notoriously wild affair. Just how uninhibited are you?
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When it comes to costumes and fancy dress, you usually…
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In regards to Carnival traditions, you prefer…
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How important is dancing to your Carnival experience?
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Which type of music appeals to you most?
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It’s time to refuel! What will you be having?
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What should your side programme consist of?
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Which of the following most appeals to you?
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