Loveland - Asians @ Nutrien Lunar New Year Trivia 2024

When is the lunar new year's eve of 2024?

• Feb 7, 2024

• Feb 8, 2024

• Feb 9, 2024

• Feb 10, 2024

Answer explanation

The lunar new year's eve of 2024 is on Feb 9, 2024. The lunar new year's first day is Feb 10, 2024.

What is the bird of good luck in Korea, especially on New Years Day, Seollal?

• Magpie

• Seagull

• Chicken

• Blue jay

Lunar New Year is also known as ‘Summer Festival’.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Lunar New Year is known as 'Spring Festival'. It is a false statement.

Lunar New Year is primarily celebrated by countries such as the following. Please select all that applies.

• South Korea

• China

• Vietnam

• Japan

Answer explanation

Lunar New Year is celebrated in South Korea, China, Vietnam, and Japan. About 2 billion people, 25 % of the world population celebrates this holiday.

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

• Rằm

• Vu Lan

• Wesak

• Tet

Answer explanation

Tet is another name for the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year. It is the correct choice.

There are _____ Chinese zodiac animals (type in only numbers!)

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

What is Banh Chung made from? Select all that applies.

• Sticky rice

• Mung beans

• Pork

Answer explanation

Banh Chung is made from sticky rice, mung beans, and pork. These ingredients are wrapped in banana leaves and boiled. The sticky rice gives it a chewy texture, while the mung beans and pork add flavor and protein.

2024 is the year of Golden Dragon.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The year 2024 is the year of the Wood Dragon. The correct answer is False.

In Korea, the younger family members bow to their elders and in return, the elders give blessings and New Year's money.

• True

• False

This is when there is a new lunar cycle and is the first phase of the moon when it is a _________ .

• Full moon

• Half moon

• Crescent moon

Answer explanation

The new lunar cycle begins with the phase of the moon known as the crescent moon, which is the first phase when the moon appears as a thin, curved shape. It signifies the emergence of the first crescent moon.