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Whimsical Wonders of Carnival Rituals
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  • 1. Noted for a carnival blending African and Arabic traditions
  • 3. Informal term for carnival worker or performer
  • 4. Bright ribbons tied to costumes or floats during celebrations
  • 5. Masked balls or performances often held during carnival season
  • 6. A small frame drum played in festive celebrations
  • 7. Brazilian dance crucial to Rio's carnival flamboyance
  • 12. Brass instruments commonly heard in carnival music ensembles
  • 14. Decorative festoon or garland used in carnival décor
  • 15. Latin American dance often featured in carnival parades
  • 16. Kid goat offering sometimes featured in carnival feasts
  • 17. Caribbean music style central to many carnival traditions
  • 18. Sparkling decoration applied liberally on costumes
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  • 2. Decorated platform carried during parades
  • 8. Giant puppets paraded in Mexican carnivals
  • 9. Caribbean street performance tradition involving sticks and drums
  • 10. Festive noise or commotion typical of vibrant carnival scenes
  • 11. Traditional carnival entertainers known for humor and colorful costumes
  • 13. Light sources carried in nocturnal carnival processions
  • 19. Wheel-like wooden contraption spun during quirky local festivals
  • 20. Paper masks crafted for Andean carnival festivities

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