Festivals in Southeast Asia

Lunar New year is also known as _____________ New Year

• English

• Chinese

• Malay

• Tamil

Lunar New year is celebrated by the _____________ in Southeast Asia.

• Eurasians

• Malays

• Chinese

• Indians

The Chinese give red packets and do spring cleaning during the Lunar New Year.

TRUE or FALSE?

• True

• False

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a festival that celebrates the successful completion of the ___________________ month of Ramadan.

• fasting

• praying

• respect

In Southeast Asia, it is a tradition to ask parents and elders for _____________ for mistakes that have been made during Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

• forgiveness

• blessings

• punishment

Deepavali is also known as the Festival of ____________.

• Light

• Dark

Deepavali is celebrated by ______________ all around the world and Southeast Asia.

• Chinese

• Hindus

• Muslims

• Christians

During festivals, It is common to visit relatives where visitors are treated to a variety of food.

TRUE or FALSE?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Christmas is celebrated on the 25 ______________ each year to mark the birth of Jesus Christ.

• September

• October

• November

• December

The Buddhist New Year is celebrated across Southeast Asia in countries such as Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.

TRUE or FALSE?

• True

• False