Language: English
Question 264 · Federal question
At which festival do people in Germany wear colorful costumes and masks?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Zu welchem Fest tragen Menschen in Deutschland bunte Kostüme und Masken?
- A am Rosenmontag ✓ Correct answer
- B am Maifeiertag
- C beim Oktoberfest
- D an Pfingsten
Translation
At which festival do people in Germany wear colorful costumes and masks?
- A on Rose Monday ✓ Correct answer
- B on May Day
- C at Oktoberfest
- D at Pentecost
Explanation
Colorful costumes and masks in Germany are worn during Carnival, especially on Rose Monday, with big parades in cities across the Rhineland.
Tips
- Costumes and masks point to Carnival and Rose Monday, especially in cities like Cologne and Mainz.
- May Day, Oktoberfest and Pentecost don't involve masked costume traditions.
