n. a series of special events or performances
A festival is a big event that celebrates a holiday or something fun.
popular
adj. liked by many people
The samba parade is the most popular event at Carnival.
costume
n. a set of clothes especially for a party
People wear special costumes, sing, and dance to samba music.
celebration
n. the action of celebrating an important day or event
It is a celebration of the beginning of spring.
powder
n. stuff that is in a very fine state, like flour
People throw colorful powder and water on each other.
light
v. to set something on fire
They light fires outside and dance to traditional music.
traditional
adj. existing in or as part of a tradition, long-established
They light fires outside and dance to traditional music.
celebrate
v. to have a party
A festival is a big event that celebrates a holiday or something fun.
holiday
n. a day of no work or school to celebrate something
A festival is a big event that celebrates a holiday or something fun.
interesting
adj. keeping your attention
There are many interesting festivals around the world.
foreign
adj. coming from or belonging to a different place or country
Thousands of foreign tourists visit Brazil for this festival.
tourist
n. a person who travels from place to place for fun
Thousands of foreign tourists visit Brazil for this festival.
during
prep. throughout the entire time of an event, period, occurrence, etc.
Each day during the festival, over two million people fill the streets in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
street
n. a road in a town
Each day during the festival, over two million people fill the streets in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
parade
n. a line of people or vehicles moving in a line to celebrate something
The samba parade is the most popular event at Carnival.