Carnival of Blacks and Whites

BLACKS AND WHITES CARNIVAL 2018

Question: In which of the following year Black & Whites carnival was included in World Cultural Heritage in a special legacy by UNESCO?
(a) Year 2008
(b) Year 2009
(c) Year 2010
(d) Year 2011
Answer: (b) 
Related Facts: 

  • Black and White Carnival was celebrated in America’s Columbia in January 2018.
  • This carnival is celebrated every year between 2th-7th January with the aim of spreading the message of equality against apartheid.
  • This Carnival is divided into two parts: Pre Carnival and Little Carnival.
  • In the Pre Carnival participant play with water, while in Little Carnival creativity is presented.
  • People designed costume for it themselves.
  • Because of being anti apartheid carnival is part of UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage since 2009 is.

Reference:
http://www.colombia.travel/en/fairs-and-festivals/blacks-and-whites-carnival
https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2018/jan/04/colombia-colourful-black-and-white-carnival-in-pictures
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacks_and_Whites%27_Carnival