Francophone immigration: Traditions to discover

National Francophone Immigration Week is an opportunity to bring together Francophones and Francophiles to celebrate the contribution of immigrants who have settled in Francophone and Acadian communities in Canada. The event is coordinated by the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada at the national level and by the Francophone Immigration Networks (RIFs) at the provincial and territorial levels.

Take our quiz, and learn about the culture and traditions of Francophone immigrants to Canada.

Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.

1. Many different styles of music, rara, can be heard at Haiti's Carnival celebrations.

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2. France's temperate climate, different soil types and diverse grape varieties are conducive to .

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vinoculture

3. You can find just about everything in the stalls of a souk, including traditional rugs, spices, clothing and more!

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imaginable

4. "Teranga" is the long tradition of hospitality and friendliness that the Senegalese way of life.

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5. Leppi, a striped indigo fabric emblematic of Guinea, has been woven and naturally for generations.

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6. A Moroccan is a steam bath where a ritual including lathering with aromatic soaps, exfoliation and massage is performed.

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7. Papa Wemba was for playing Congolese rumba, a popular musical style considered to be representative of the identity of the Congolese people.

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8. Awalé, as it is known in , is a very popular game throughout Africa.

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Côte d'Ivoire

9. The "Gilles" are part of the that makes its way through the streets during the Carnival of Binche, in Belgium.

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10. Besua is a traditional Cameroonian style of wrestling that is in a round, sand-filled ring.

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