037. Festivals In Their Cultural Context

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

relating to the food or dishes specifically chosen or prepared to mark a special occasion or event

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

any social gathering that is celebrated in a cheerful way

fitting for celebrations or cheerful occasions

a public event where people or vehicles orderly move forward, particularly to celebrate a holiday or special day

an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale

to walk ostentatiously or confidently

extremely impressive or dramatic in a way that captures attention

a meal with fine food or a large meal for many people celebrating a special event

to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

a formal public or religious occasion where a set of traditional actions are performed

formal act or set of acts performed on special occasions, often with symbolic meaning

the act or process of beginning something after an interval

restored to a new condition

believing in irrational or supernatural ideas or practices, often based on luck or omens

the day that an event becomes 100 years old

the specific day that an event turns 200 years old

exhibiting striking and showy characteristics, often characterized by extravagance or exuberance

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

dark and gloomy in color, especially gray or black

relating to religions or spiritual systems outside the world's main religions

to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony