Festivals in Multiracial Singapore!

How many days is the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrated for?

• 3 days

• 15 days

• 7 days

• 30 days

Hari Raya Haji is also known as...

• ...the Muslim New Year

• ...the end of Ramadan

• ...the Festival of Sacrifice

• ...a time to feast at Geylang Serai

The Festival of Lights is also known as...

• ...Pongal

• ...Thaipusam

• ...the Lantern Festival

• ...Deepavali

Vesak Day is celebrated by...

• ...Chinese

• ...Indians

• ...Buddhists

• ...Muslims

What is the significance of Easter Sunday?

• To search for colourful eggs

• To eat lots of chocolate eggs

• To commemorate the ressurection of Jesus Christ

• Nothing

A thanksgiving festival where devotees fulfill their vows through a 4km walk from one temple to another.

• Thaipusam

• Baisakhi

• Pongal

• Hari Raya Puasa

Christmas is a signficant time when...

• ...people walk down Orchard Road to enjoy the Christmas Lights

• ...Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ

• ...gifts are exchanged to symbolise God's gift of the Saviour, Jesus

• ...party with friends late into the night

Some of the traditions practiced during Hari Raya Puasa are...

• Seek forgiveness from elders after prayers at the mosque

• Display unity by dressing in outfits of the same colour

• Give red packets to young children

• Refrain from eating or drinking from dawn to dusk.

How many religious festivals are officially commemorated in Singapore with Public Holidays?

• 10

• 14

• 5

• 7

The colourful kolam can usually be seen during...

• ...Deepavali

• ...Thaipusam

• ...Hari Raya Puasa

• ...Pongal