Question

You are going on vacation to New Orleans, Louisiana USA with your best friend. You are looking for information about celebrations that take place there; You found information about the Mardi Grass on the internet. You want to tell your friend everything before you go there. Read this article.
Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which began on Ash Wednesday. Related popular practices were associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent. Popular practices included wearing masks and costumes, overturning social conventions, dancing, sports competitions, parades, etc.
The celebration of Mardi Gras was brought to Louisiana by early French settlers. The first Mardi Gras parade was held in New Orleans on February 24, 1857 by the Krewe of Comus. They began the tradition of presenting a parade with floats and following it with a ball for the krewe and their guests.
Celebrations begin early on Mardi Gras Day, which may fall on any Tuesday between February 3 and March 9 (depending on the date of Easter). [10] Uptown, the Zulu parade rolls first, followed by the Rex parade, which both end on Canal Street. A number of smaller parading organizations with "truck floats" follow the Rex parade.
While most people think of parades when they think of Mardi Gras, other traditions continue. The King and Queen work all year for the big spectacular ball. Their identity is a closely guarded secret - and part of the mystique - until the night of the Ball. Mardi Gras is music, parades, picnics, floats, excitement ... and one big holiday in New Orleans! Everyone is wearing purple, green, and gold; And adorned with long beads caught from the beautiful floats. They sit on the ground throwing balls, playing music, having a picnic, and watching the crowds walk by between parades. All of the businesses and roads are practically shut down - people are walking everywhere and meeting new friends. People are dressed in crazy customs, kids are everywhere, and they love it!
History
Few in the ghetto felt they could ever participate in the typical New Orleans parade. Historically, slavery and racism were at the root of this cultural separation. The black neighborhoods in New Orleans gradually developed their own style of celebrating Mardi Gras. Their "Krewes" are named for imaginary Indian tribes according to the streets of their ward or gang.
In the past, Mardi Gras was a violent day for many Mardi Gras Indians. It was a day often used to settle scores. The police were often unable to intervene due to the general confusion surrounding Mardi Gras events in the city ... where the streets were crowded and everyone was masked. This kept many families away from the "parade," and created much concern and concern for a mother whose child wanted to join the "Indians."
Today when two Mardi Gras Indian tribes pass one another, you will see a living theater of art and culture. Each tribe's style and dress is on display ... in a friendly but competitive manner, they compare one another's art and craftsmanship.
Although there was a history of violence, many now choose to keep this celebration friendly. Mardi Gras is no longer a day to settle scores among the Mardi Gras Indians. Violence is a relic of the past.
B. Based on the article, answer this questions your partner asked you about the celebration. Write full sentences and use your own words.

¿WHY IS THE FESTIVAL CELEBRATED?

Answer 1

For 12 pts ? Are you kidding me ? Gtfo