Carnival means weeks of events that bring colourfully decorated floats, contagiously throbbing music, luxuriously costumed groups of celebrants of all ages, King and Queen elections, electrifying jump-ups and torchlight parades, the Jouvert morning: the Children's Parades and finally the Grand Parade. Aruba's biggest celebration is a month-long affair consisting of festive "jump-ups" (street parades), spectacular parades and creative contests. Music and flamboyant costumes play a central role, from the Queen elections to the Grand Parade. Street parades continue in various districts throughout the month, with brass band, steel drum and roadmarch tunes. On the evening before Lent, Carnival ends with the symbolic burning of King Momo. COUNT 5
QSN1 What contagiously throbs during the week of events? ANS1 music QSN2 How long does Aruba's biggest celebration last? ANS2 a month QSN3 What type of costumes play a central role in the Queen elections? ANS3 flamboyant QSN4 What continues in various districts throughout the month of the Carnival? ANS4 Street parades QSN5 When is King Mom symbolically burnt? ANS5 On the evening before Lent