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What is the Hanami festival in Japan?
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Hanami is a traditional Japanese practice of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossoms in spring. It often involves picnics under cherry blossom trees.
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Which festival marks the arrival of spring in India?
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Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, marks the arrival of spring in India and is celebrated by throwing colored powders and water at each other.
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How do people in Thailand celebrate the arrival of spring?
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In Thailand, the arrival of spring is celebrated with Songkran, the Thai New Year, which involves a water festival where people splash water on each other.
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What is Nowruz and where is it celebrated?
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Nowruz is the Persian New Year celebrated in several countries including Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia, marking the first day of spring.
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Name a spring tradition celebrated in the United States.
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In the United States, Easter is a major spring tradition, celebrated by Christians to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, often involving egg hunts and festive meals.
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Which spring festival is celebrated in Mexico and involves dancing, music and fireworks?
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In Mexico, the spring festival of Semana Santa is celebrated with religious processions, vigils, and festivals featuring music, dancing, and fireworks.
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What is the name of the Dutch tradition of welcoming spring?
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In the Netherlands, spring is welcomed with the Bloemencorso, a flower parade featuring elaborate floats decorated with flowers.
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What is celebrated as the start of spring in Iran?
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In Iran, the start of spring is celebrated with Nowruz, which includes preparing special foods, visiting family and friends, and cleaning homes.
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Which festival marks the start of spring in the Jewish tradition?
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Passover, a Jewish holiday, marks the start of spring and commemorates the liberation of the Jews from slavery in Egypt, celebrated with a Seder meal.
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What is the significance of Vaisakhi in Sikhism?
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Vaisakhi is a significant festival in Sikhism marking the Punjabi New Year and the formation of the Khalsa, the collective body of initiated Sikhs.
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How is the beginning of spring celebrated in Korea?
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In Korea, the beginning of spring is celebrated with the Cherry Blossom Festival, where people enjoy the blooming cherry blossoms in parks.
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What does the Swedish festival of Walpurgis Night signify?
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Walpurgis Night in Sweden signifies the welcoming of spring with bonfires and festive songs, taking place on the night of April 30th to May 1st.
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How is spring traditionally celebrated in Bulgaria?
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In Bulgaria, spring is traditionally celebrated with Martenitsa, where people exchange red and white yarn bracelets symbolizing health and happiness.
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Which European country celebrates the first day of spring with a tradition called Maslenitsa?
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Russia celebrates the first day of spring with Maslenitsa, a week-long festival involving pancake feasts, sleigh rides, and outdoor activities.
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What is significant about the Songkran festival in Thailand?
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Songkran, the Thai New Year celebrated in April, is significant as it marks the traditional New Year and involves throwing water as a symbol of cleansing and renewal.
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