Asian Festivals and Theatrical Forms Quiz

Shadow puppets in Thailand is known as __________.

• Kabuki

• Nang

• Togalu Gombeyaata

• Wayang Kulit

Answer explanation

Nang Shadow Puppet Show, a very popular form of public entertainment in the south of Thailand.

Men and children usually wear __________ every Chinese New Year.

• Kung Fu suits

• Balinese costumes

• Saya and barong Tagalog

• Kimono

Answer explanation

Chinese women wear the cheongsams and the qipaos while men wear the mandarin-collared shirts with the Chinese dragon symbol, traditional kung fu suits and coats. Their children wear the dragon costumes and the traditional kung fu suits as well.

_______ is an incorrect statement about kabuki theatre.

• Kabuki is a Japanese traditional drama.

• It is sometimes translated as the 'art of singing and dancing'.

• One of the most iconic part of kabuki theatre is their makeup.

• It has a religious theme or has an episode of Ramayana epic which contains dozens of individual stories.

Answer explanation

RAMAYANA is part of INDIAN Culture and Arts not a JAPANESE Kabuki

______ is a festival in Thailand celebrated in honor of the goddess of water.

• Chiang Mai

• Yi Peng

• Khom Fai

• Loi Krathong

Answer explanation

Loi Krathong (Loy Krathong) is believed to originate in a practice of paying respect to the spirit of water.

The black color of facial makeup in the Chinese Peking opera symbolizes_______.

• Loyalty, sharpness

• Bravery, courage, devotion

• Fierceness and roughness

• Just and nobility

Answer explanation

Balinese dance movements are associated with rhythms produced by ______.

• Gamelan

• Rondalla

• Marching band

• Orchestra

Answer explanation

GAMELAN (traditional Indonesian orchestra),

________ is a traditional dance usually seen during the Chinese New Year celebration and is based on a mythical creature believed by the Chinese.

• Bali dance

• Dragon dance

• Lion dance

• Snake dance

Answer explanation

The DRAGON DANCE is a form of traditional dance performance in Chinese culture which is most often seen in festive celebrations

Indonesia : Balinese Dance Festival :: __________ : Japan

• Taiko Drum Festival

• Spring Festival

• Lantern Festival

• Chinese New Year

Answer explanation

The Taiko Drum Festival (Japan) came from the name kodo which literally expresses two meanings: heartbeat and children of the drum.

The taiko drums with other traditional instruments like __________ are visible in the performance of Taiko Drum festival in Japan.

• Erhu

• Koto

• Shakuhachi

• Shamisen and Fue

Answer explanation

All of the following are roles and characters of Chinese Peking Opera, except _______.

• Daomadan

• Laosheng

• Nai Nang

• Xiaosheng

Answer explanation

Peking opera features four main role types, sheng (gentlemen), dan (women), jing (rough men), and chou (clowns). Performing troupes often have several of each variety, as well as numerous secondary and tertiary performers.