ARTS 8 Lesson 6 Week 7: Festival Forms in Asia

What does the Thai term Loi Krathong mean?

• a lighted river

• two full moons

• set of drums

• to float a basket

What does the Thai term Yi Peng mean?

• a lighted river

• two full moons

• set of drums

• to float a basket

Where is the Kodo Taiko Drum Festival celebrated?

• China

• Korea

• Japan

• Singapore

In the Chinese culture, color ______ signifies good luck, abundance, and happiness.

• White

• Red

• Black

• Green

Traditionally, krathong is made from a slice of the trunk of a _______ tree or spider lily plant.

• Henna

• Mango

• Banana

• Bamboo

II. Write AGREE if you believe in the statement and DISAGREE if you do not.

In Yi Peng or light festival, the Thais are releasing thousands of lighted lotus-like water vessels in making their wishes.

• AGREE

• DISAGREE

II. Write AGREE if you believe in the statement and DISAGREE if you do not.

Nowadays, the Singapore Arts Festivals exclusively features the contemporary Singapore theater arts, music, and visual arts.

• AGREE

• DISAGREE

II. Write AGREE if you believe in the statement and DISAGREE if you do not.

Styrofoam-made krathongs does not pollute the river and just few years to decompose.

• AGREE

• DISAGREE

II. Write AGREE if you believe in the statement and DISAGREE if you do not.

In the Chinese culture, color white signifies good luck, abundance, and happiness.

• AGREE

• DISAGREE

II. Write AGREE if you believe in the statement and DISAGREE if you do not.

The Singapore Arts Festival has played a synergetic, collaborative, and substantial role in the development of the artistic and cultural life of the Singaporeans.

• AGREE

• DISAGREE