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The '''"Ballot Festival"''' is the {{wp|Colloquialism|colloquial}} term for the events that occur around the {{wp|public holiday|holiday}} on {{wp|election day}} in [[Carucere]]. The event is well known for its {{wp|street food}}, {{wp|parades}}, and large social gatherings. Although the holiday itself was established to encourage voting, the events that occur around the day of the election have evolved into a major social and cultural event. The events originate from the voter turnout programs run by the ethnic communities of Carucere. | The '''"Ballot Festival"''' is the {{wp|Colloquialism|colloquial}} term for the events that occur around the {{wp|public holiday|holiday}} on {{wp|election day}} in [[Carucere]]. The event is well known for its {{wp|street food}}, {{wp|parades}}, and large social gatherings. Although the holiday itself was established to encourage voting, the events that occur around the day of the election have evolved into a major social and cultural event. The events originate from the voter turnout programs run by the ethnic communities of Carucere. Traditionally a source of political violence between ethnic parties, it has since lost its political purpose and transformed into popular festival. | ||
The festival has its origin in {{wp|get out the vote}} programs run by the ethnic political parties that began in the 1950s. Due to the racial politics of Carucere, swing or undecided voters found in most liberal democracies are rare; instead elections are determined the ability of each political party to turn out their voter base. | |||
Revision as of 05:17, 9 June 2023
| Ballot Festival | |
|---|---|
 People dance on the streets of Jameston | |
| Observed by | Carucere |
| Type | cultural |
| Significance | Election day |
| Celebrations | processions, music, dancing, food |
| Date | Day of presidential and legislative elections |
| Frequency | Usually every 4 years, sometimes sooner |
The "Ballot Festival" is the colloquial term for the events that occur around the holiday on election day in Carucere. The event is well known for its street food, parades, and large social gatherings. Although the holiday itself was established to encourage voting, the events that occur around the day of the election have evolved into a major social and cultural event. The events originate from the voter turnout programs run by the ethnic communities of Carucere. Traditionally a source of political violence between ethnic parties, it has since lost its political purpose and transformed into popular festival.
The festival has its origin in get out the vote programs run by the ethnic political parties that began in the 1950s. Due to the racial politics of Carucere, swing or undecided voters found in most liberal democracies are rare; instead elections are determined the ability of each political party to turn out their voter base.