Khmer New Year 2024

1. What is the main topic of this passage?

• Khmer food recipes

• How to celebrate Khmer New Year

• The history of Cambodia

• Traditional clothes in Cambodia

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1. How long does Khmer New Year typically last?

• One day

• Three days

• one week

• A month

On which day of the month does Khmer New Year usually fall?

• Always the 1st

• Always the 13th or 14th

• It varies throughout the year

• 1. It depends on the day of the week

What is the name given to the first day of Khmer New Year?

• Moha Sangkran

• Wanabot

• Leung Sak

• Nagar

What is one way people celebrate Wanabot?

• Making offerings to the new angel

• Cleaning their houses

• Visiting family and offering gifts to elders

• Playing traditional games

What is the significance of Leung Sak day?

• Welcoming the new year

• Showing respect to ancestors and monks

• Cleaning and receiving blessings

• ) Having family gatherings

According to the passage, what happens to businesses during Khmer New Year?

• They all stay open

• They all close

• Some close to celebrate with family

• 1. There is no change in business hours

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Where are traditional Khmer New Year games most likely to be played?

• In big cities

• In pagodas, especially in rural areas

• At family gatherings

• During village parties

What is a traditional Khmer New Year greeting that means "Happy New Year"?

• "k'nyom choun-por nay-uk oay mee-an som-naang laa-or"
  
  

• "soo-a s'day ch'num t'mey"

• "I wish you good luck"

• "I wish you good health"

What is the main purpose of the activities described in the passage?

• To have fun

• To receive good fortune and blessings

• To honor historical figures

• 1. To prepare food for celebrations

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