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Sophie: Ellie, tell me about the carnival. Sophie: I can’t wait! Now, there are some
amazing costumes here. What do people
Ellie: The Carnival of Cultures is an important
usually wear at the Carnival of Cultures?
festival for Berlin. It celebrates all of the
different cultures of the world. Over a million Ellie: Many people wear a national dress.
people come here for it. Look, here are some people who are wearing
traditional Indian costume. The women are
Sophie: Wow, that’s a lot of people! So, what
wearing bright dresses, and the man has a
things are there to do at the carnival?
stripy jacket and pants. Other people wear
Ellie: Well, Friday is the first day of the different kinds of costume. Over there that
carnival. On Friday evening and on Saturday, man is wearing a yellow and white outfit. He
you can visit the global village. There, you can has a mask and a hat made of flowers! As
find over 80 traditions from around the world. you can see, everyone is wearing very colorful
There is food from many different countries, clothes.
like pancakes from France or noodles from
Sophie: They all look very excited to be here.
Asia. You can listen to international music
and watch traditional dance shows. Look, Ellie: Yes, they are! The Carnival of Cultures is
these people are playing African drums. a very happy place!
Sophie: That’s amazing! So, what is Sophie: Thank you Ellie. I can’t wait for the
happening today? rest of the festival!
Ellie: Well, today is Sunday and that is when
we have the street parade. This is a very
important part of the festival! It’s almost my
favorite part.
Sophie: I love street parades! Tell me more.
Ellie: The street parade starts at lunchtime
and ends in the late afternoon. Around
4,000 actors and artists from many countries
are in it. Some people dance and other people
play music. Some of the musicians have
enormous instruments with them!