Cultural Festivals

noun a type of entertainment featuring music, dance, comedy, and typically performed in a nightclub or restaurant

adjective relating to or characteristic of a cabaret

• The cabaret performance showcased a variety of talented singers and dancers.
• Let's go check out that cabaret show downtown, it's supposed to be really fun!
• I heard that new cabaret joint is lit, we should definitely hit it up.
• Her life felt like a chaotic cabaret, with different acts and dramas unfolding every day.

noun a Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, held on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the northern spring equinox

• The Easter holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• We're planning a big Easter egg hunt for the kids this weekend.
• I can't wait to stuff my face with chocolate bunnies on Easter!
• The arrival of spring is like a new beginning, much like Easter symbolizes.

noun Ember days

• Ember days are observed in the Catholic Church as a time of fasting and prayer.
• Do you know when the Ember days are this year?
• I always forget about those Ember days, they sneak up on me.
• The Ember days of our relationship were when we were both struggling but found strength in each other.

noun a musical instrument in the percussion family consisting of a frame with small metal jingles

• The musician played the tambourine during the orchestra performance.
• I love shaking the tambourine during our jam sessions.
• Let's bring the tambourine to the party and make some noise!
• Her laughter was like the jingle of a tambourine, infectious and joyful.

noun Equinox is a noun that refers to the moment when the sun is directly above the equator, resulting in equal day and night lengths.

• The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
• Hey, did you know that the vernal equinox is when day and night are almost equal?
• Spring officially starts on the vernal equinox, dude!
• Just like the vernal equinox brings balance to day and night, finding balance in life is important too.

noun Canada Day

• Canada Day is a national holiday in Canada, celebrated on July 1st.
• We're planning a big barbecue for Canada Day this year.
• Let's hit up the beach on Canada Day, it's gonna be lit!
• Canada Day is like a birthday party for the whole country.

noun A Jewish festival commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them as recorded in the Book of Esther

• Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, who was planning to kill all the Jews in ancient Persia.
• Are you dressing up in a costume for Purim this year?
• Purim is like the Jewish version of Halloween, with costumes and celebrations.
• The Purim story teaches us about the triumph of good over evil and the importance of standing up for what is right.

noun a place where carnival costumes are designed, created, and stored

• The mas camp is where the carnival costumes are designed and created.
• We're going to the mas camp to help with costume fittings.
• I heard the mas camp is the place to be for all the carnival fun.
• The mas camp is like a creative hub where ideas come to life in vibrant costumes.

noun a language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territory of Lakshadweep

adjective related to the Malayalam language or the people who speak it

• Malayalam is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India.
• Do you know how to speak Malayalam?
• I love watching Malayalam movies, they are so entertaining!
• Learning Malayalam opened up a whole new world of literature for me.

noun a traditional dance form originating in the Indian state of Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes and expressive movements

• Kathakali is a classical Indian dance form that originated in Kerala.
• Have you ever seen a Kathakali performance? It's so colorful and vibrant!
• I heard the Kathakali show last night was lit!
• His emotions were like a Kathakali performance, so expressive and dramatic.