A.Pageants seldom take place in the afternoon or evening.
B.Pageants are often supported by local or civic authorities.
C.Many pageants get abundantly funded by local companies.
D.Most pageants are based on events of historical importance.


A.the scale of the pageants in the open air.
B.the production of costumes for all the performers.
C.the limited allocation of funds for the performance.
D.the creative power of the performance planners.
A.money.
B.color.
C.harmony.
D.texture.
A.more audience can afford the time to watch the performance.
B.it doesn't cost much to design costumes for the performers.
C.the settings can be seen more clearly under artificial lighting.
D.distractions may be cut out by the surrounding darkness.