Lantern Festival

What is the Chinese Lantern Festival?

• A yearly event in the Chinese calendar

• A festival celebrated in the summer

• A religious ceremony

• A traditional dance festival

When does the Chinese Lantern Festival take place?

• 15th day of the second lunar month of the Chinese New Year

• 15th day of the first lunar month of the Chinese New Year

• 1st day of the first lunar month of the Chinese New Year

• 30th day of the first lunar month of the Chinese New Year

What is the history of the Chinese Lantern Festival?

• Dates back more than 2,000 years ago to the Eastern Han dynasty

• Dates back to the Tang dynasty

• Dates back to the Qing dynasty

• Dates back to the Ming dynasty

How is the Chinese Lantern Festival celebrated?

• Playing traditional Chinese music

• Eating traditional Italian food

• Making and watching lanterns of all different shapes and sizes

• Watching fireworks

What are tanyen?

• Fried chicken

• Steamed buns

• Spicy noodles

• Sweet rice flour dumplings

What do traditional dragon and lion dances symbolize?

• Bravery and strength

• Wisdom and intelligence

• Peace and harmony

• Love and compassion

What do the lanterns illustrate during the festival?

• People praying for a successful harvest

• People celebrating the past year with fireworks

• People holding onto the past year and rejecting the new year

• People letting go of the past year and welcoming the new year with good fortune

Where have Chinese style Lantern Festival celebrations started appearing?

• United Kingdom and United States

• Australia and New Zealand

• France and Germany

• Japan and South Korea