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Quebec – Winter Carnival

The Quebec Winter Carnival takes place in Canada every year during the months of January and February. This traditional celebration lasts for 17 days and attracts lots of locals and tourists.

Preparations for the festival begin when the people build an amazing Ice Palace for the festival’s mascot, Bonhomme. He is a cheerful snowman with a red hat and and a traditional belt. The opening and closing ceremonies of the festivities take place at the Ice Palace.

During the festival, there are exciting events and activities, which include snow sculpture making, canoe races along the St Lawrence River, dogsled races, fireworks and, of course, carnival parades with brightly decorated floats and night-time parties.

The Quebec Winter Carnival is the world’s largest winter festival. Despite the sub-zero temperatures it promises everyone unforgettable moments.

Questions

Country: (1) ___________

Duration: (2) ___________

Participants: (3) ___________

Festival’s mascot: (4) ___________

Place of the opening ceremony: At the (5) ___________

Events and activities: (6) ___________, canoe races, fireworks, dogsled races, and carnival parades.

Read the article and put the right information in the notes below. Use NO MORE FIVE WORDS for each blank 1 – 6.

Country: (1) ___________