2023 Diversity Week APC Trivia Game

What does APC stand for?

• Artisitic Panda Corp.

• Asian Pacific Community

• American Pancake Company

• All-in Parents Committee

Answer explanation

Asian Pacific Community, APC is a group of City of Hope employees from Asia, of Asian descent, or simply interested in Asian cultures and people.

Who is the executive sponsor of APC?

• Dr. Yuman Fong

• Robert Stone

• Dr. Vijay Trisal

• Dr. David Horne

Answer explanation

Dr. Vijay Trisal is the Dr. Norman & Melinda Payson Professor in Medicine at City of Hope. He is also the chief medical officer, focusing on patient experience, the quality of care delivered and the graduate medical education across the enterprise.

He has been APC's executive sponsor since 20XX.

How many members does APC currently have?

• Over 800 members

• Around 80 members

• 8 million members worldwide

• Only 8 members

Answer explanation

As of today, there are 860 APC members at City of Hope.

Sign up today to become an APC member too. Join us to celebrate the AANHPI cultures!

Which of the following is NOT celebrated by Diwali (Festival of Light)?

• Victory of light over darkness

• Victory of dogs over cats

• Victory of good over evil

• Victory of knowledge over ignorance

Answer explanation

Celebrated over five days every autumn, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. The festive period is also marked by colorful, fine garments and the sharing of traditional sweet dishes.

This coming November, APC will once again host a virtual Diwali celebration. Please stay tuned for more details!

What is the zodiac symbol for 2024 Lunar New Year?

• Spider

• Dog

• Giraffe

• Dragon

Answer explanation

The Lunar Zodiac is a repeating 12-year cycle of animal signs and their ascribed attributes, based on the lunar calendar. In order, the zodiac animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit (Cat), Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.

What is the traditional dance in Hawaiʻi?

• Cha Cha Cha

• Tango

• Hula

• Dab

Answer explanation

On its surface, hula is the storytelling dance of the Hawaiian Islands. Hula can be paired with chants or contemporary music, slow and sentimental in tempo or fast and energetic. But no matter its style, it is all part of a cultural practice of sharing a trove of stories that connect dancers and audiences to the foundation of Hawaiian ancestral knowledge. Hula animates history, genealogy, prophecy, and the tales of those who came before.

Are you interested in becoming an APC member?

• Yes, and I am already an APC member.

• Yes, please sign me up today!

• Let me think about it.

• No, not today.