Songkran (Water Festival)

The Malaysian Siamese wear "chut thai", their traditional clothes during _____________.

• funeral

• festival

• prayer

The Malaysian Siamese converse mainly in _________________.

• Bahasa Melayu

• Mandarin

• Thai language

Why does Songkran is very special to the Malaysian Siamese?

• It marks the beginning of Thai new year.

• It is the time for them to gather with their extended family members.

• It is for them to give offerings to the monks.

Which statement is false about Malaysian Simaese?

• Malaysian Siamese use “anak lelaki” and ‘anak perempuan” titles (which mean “son of” or “daughter of”) for prefixes to patronyms

• Malaysian Siamese are one of the natives in Malaysia.

• Malaysian Siamese community only live in northern region of Malaysia.

Why do the devotees perform water pouring onto the monks’ and elders' hands?

• To cleanse away of sins and wash away of bad luck or misfortunes.

• To seek blessings from the Buddha statue.

• To pay reverence to their ancestors.

Where do usually they have their water splashing event?

• The compound around the temple

• The compound near to their houses

• The main roads to the temple

Which food below is not eaten during special festival?

• Mango sticky rice

• Tomyam Goong

• Green curry