What does the Spanish word fiesta mean?
AnswerParty or festival
Fiesta is Spanish for a party, feast or festival.
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Fiesta facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about fiestas and festivals, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
At the La Tomatina festival in Spain, what do people throw at each other?
AnswerTomatoes
La Tomatina is a huge, messy tomato fight held once a year in eastern Spain.
Going deeper
During Las Fallas in Valencia, what do people burn on the final night?
AnswerLarge sculptures called fallas
Huge papier-mache and wood sculptures are burned at the festival's end in March.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates which event?
AnswerThe Battle of Puebla in 1862
Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico's victory over French forces at Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Which flower is traditionally used to decorate for Mexico's Day of the Dead?
AnswerMarigold
Orange marigolds, called cempasuchil, decorate altars and graves during Dia de los Muertos.
Expert level
Flamenco music and dance developed mainly in which region of Spain?
AnswerAndalusia
Flamenco grew in southern Spain's Andalusia, blending Romani, Andalusian and other influences.
Paella, a classic celebration dish, originated in which region of Spain?
AnswerValencia
Paella comes from the Valencia region, where rice has long been grown.
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