CNY / TET

Many Asian countries celebrate the Lunar New Year. Which of below country does not celebrate this?

• Malaysia

• Thailand

• South Korea

• Vietnam

What's the legend behind using firecrackers to celebrate the Lunar New Year?

• They wake up the gods in time for the celebration

• They're meant to scare away monsters

• They provide light for the dark winter night

• they bring joy and happiness

According to Vietnamese custom, on New Year's Day you shouldn't _____

• Leave home

• Sweep the house

• Eat anything

• Have shower

Answer explanation

The act of sweeping on this day is associated with sweeping wealth away.

Taking out garbage symbolizes dumping out the good luck or good fortune from the house

According to the tradition, who do families visit on the first day of the Vietnamese New Year ?

• Youngest family members

• Oldest family members

• Extended family members

• Close friends

The Lunar New Year's celebrations traditionally start from the 1^st day of the month and end on what day ?

• 8th

• 15th

• 23th

• 31st

Answer explanation

So we usually call January (in Lunar calendar) the month of dissipation (just playing around, not working) :)))

Which of these animals is not one of the twelve in the Lunar calendar ?

• Pig

• Goat

• Buffalo

• Deer

What tradition is known for scaring away the evil spirits and to bring luck and happiness?

• Painting

• Playing drums

• Fortune telling

• Lion dance

What flowers are popular across South Vietnam during Tet ?

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Answer explanation

Apricot blossom (yellow) is popular and signature of the Southern area, meanwhile Peach blossom (pink) is signature of the Northern area of Vietnam.

One of the traditions for Tet is for adults to hand out li xi (lucky money) to children. What is the meaning behind it ?

• Brings good fortune

• Brings good health and success

• Welcome the new age of the kids

• All of the above is correct

What color should you wear to represent good luck?

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