Vietnamese Lunar New Year

What is another name of the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year?

• Tet

• Vesak

• Vu Lan

• Rằm

What is Banh Chung made from

• Sticky rice

• Green beans/Mung beans

• Fatty pork

• All of the above

Who composed and sang the song “Happy New Year”?

• Britney Spears

• Backstreet Boys

• Michael Jackson

• ABBA

Which kind of flower is traditional at Tet in the North of Vietnam?

• Roses

• Peach blossom

• Tulip

• Sunflower

Which kind of flower is traditional at Tet in the South of Vietnam?

• Roses

• Peach blossom

• Yellow Apricot blossom

• Sunflower

What do children usually receive inside red envelopes at Tet?

• Sweets

• Lucky money

• A disk

• A knife

What do many people go to the pagoda for on the days of Tet ?

• To get money

• To meet their friends

• To pray for a happy year for themselves and their family

• exchange money

What kind of animals is the symbol of spring?

• Swallows

• Dogs

• Elephants

• Monkey

Why do people often behave well during the first day of the New Year?

• Because they think it’s useful.

• Because they are obliged to do so.

• Because it’s a long time since they haven’t met each other.

• Because of the tradition and beliefs that this way of behavior will affect their whole-year luck.

When does Vietnamese Lunar New Year often take place?

• Between late January and early February.

• Between early February and middle February.

• Between late February and early March.

• Between middle February and early March.