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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Bumba
"O festival de Bumba é uma tradição rica no Brasil."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional Brazilian festival characterized by theatrical performances, music, and dance, celebrating the death and resurrection of a bull.
"During the festival of Bumba, the streets come alive with vibrant costumes and lively music." - 2
The bull that is central to the performances in the Bumba festival.
"The Bumba bull is often elaborately decorated and becomes the focal point of the celebration."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Bumba' originates from the Portuguese language, specifically from the folklore of the Amazon region in Brazil, where it refers to a traditional festival involving a theatrical performance that celebrates the death and resurrection of a bull. The word has roots in African languages, reflecting the cultural syncretism of Brazilian traditions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bumba" is said worldwide
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Bumba
Transliteration: Bumba
"Le festival de Bumba attire des milliers de visiteurs chaque année."
Bumba
Transliteration: Bumba
"Das Bumba-Festival ist ein wichtiger Teil der brasilianischen Kultur."
Bumba
Transliteration: Bumba
"Il festival di Bumba è famoso per le sue danze e musiche vivaci."
Bumba
Transliteration: Bumba
"El festival de Bumba celebra la cultura brasileña con alegría y color."
Bumba
Transliteration: Bumba
"O festival de Bumba é uma tradição rica no Brasil."
बुम्बा
Transliteration: Bumba
"बुम्बा महोत्सव में रंगीन परिधान और संगीत होते हैं।"
布姆巴
Transliteration: Bù mǔ bā
"布姆巴节日吸引了成千上万的游客。"
붐바
Transliteration: Bumba
"붐바 축제는 브라질 문화의 중요한 부분입니다."
ブンバ
Transliteration: Bunba
"ブンバ祭りはブラジルの文化を祝うイベントです。"
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