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DVD Guatemala - day of the dead

Write down the question/clue and the answer, based on the dvd you watched. There will be 15!!!

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What is Sumpango?It's a town in Guatemala.
What is the name of their currency?It's the quetzal.
Who performs the Antigua ceremony?A shaman performs the ceremony
What type of festival takes place in Sumpango?It's a kite festival around the 'day of the dead'
What happens to the supplies that were purchased for the festival in Antigua.The supplies are burned to honor the gods and their ancestors. It's a spiritual ritual.
What's 'fiambre'?It's a salad that can be made with up to 50 ingredients.
What's the official language of Guatemala?Spanish
How many languages are spoken in Guatemala?23 different spoken languages
Why are caskets buried above ground?When it rains people think that their ancestors will be mad at them because they didn't provide protection.
How do you say 'cow' and 'bull' in Spanish?cow = vaca; bull=toro
Tell about the importance of the town of CHICHICASTENANGO.They have a religious ceremony and parade a replica of the Virgen around the market.
How are the kites made?High school students work on giant kites for 6 hours a day. They are made of paper and have images of their culture.
What do they do at the cemetaries to get ready for the holiday?They plant flowers, repaint the mausoleums, and clean the graves.
What supplies are for the shaman?various types of corn, candles, incense, etc.
What is put up inside/outside of the houses during 'day of the dead'?An altar is put up to remember those who have died.


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