Festivals and Theatrical Forms in Asia Quiz

Which festival in Thailand is viewed as a time to symbolically wash away misfortunes and pray for prosperity for the coming year?

• Dragon Boat Festival

• Phi Ta Khon Festival

• Yi Peng Festival

• Songkran Festival

What is the name of the festival in Japan that features spectacular snow and ice sculptures?

• Phi Ta Khon Festival

• Taiko Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival

• Sapporo Snow Festival

Which festival in China is celebrated at the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year and involves a family gathering and eating dumplings?

• Phi Ta Khon Festival

• Songkran Festival

• Spring Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival

What is the name of the Japanese drumming art known as ensemble performance?

• Taiko Drum Festival

• Kumi-daiko

• Dragon Dance

• Lion Dance

Which festival in Thailand involves dressing up in ghost masks and throwing a grand parade in Dan Sai district?

• Yi Peng Festival

• Taiko Festival

• Phi Ta Khon Festival

• Songkran Festival

During which festival in Japan are the Dragon Dance and Lion Dance traditionally performed?

• Dragon Boat Festival

• Sapporo Snow Festival

• Taiko Festival

• Spring Festival

What is the alternative name for the Chinese festival that occurs on the 5th day of the 5th month of the traditional Chinese calendar?

• Spring Festival

• Phi Ta Khon Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival

• Songkran Festival

Which festival in Thailand is a colorful expression of the people's Buddhist faith?

• Phi Ta Khon Festival

• Songkran Festival

• Yi Peng Festival

• Taiko Festival

What is the name of the festival in Japan that is held during one week every February in Sapporo?

• Phi Ta Khon Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival

• Sapporo Snow Festival

• Taiko Festival

Which festival in China symbolizes unity, prosperity, and new hope for the future?

• Spring Festival

• Phi Ta Khon Festival

• Songkran Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival