Thindingyut

Why do we light candles and lamps during Thadingyut?

• To find foods because I'm hungry

• To welcome Buddha back from heaven

• Because it’s too dark to see the moon

What do kids usually do for their parents and elders during Thadingyut?

• Give them a high five

• Ask for forgiveness and pay respect

• Challenge them to a dance-off

What does "Thadingyut" mean?

• The Festival of Lights

• The Night of Fireworks

• A giant disco party

What do you think is the most important thing to bring when you visit your grandparents on Thadingyut?

• A lantern

• A smartphone to take selfies

• A huge pile of snacks!

During Thadingyut, we give our elders...

• Money

• Hugs and love

• Really bad jokes to make them laugh!

Why do we light lanterns during Thadingyut?

• To welcome Buddha!

• So we don’t trip in the dark

• To show off our cool DIY skills!

• To help the Moon find its way home

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Mars

• • Pizza Planet

• • The Sun when it gets embarrassed

What do bees collect from flowers to make honey?

• Nectar

• Flower juice

• Sticky candy sauce

• Mala xiang guo

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

• A really big pile of pancakes

• Mount Neverrest (where people sleep all day)

• Mount Everest

• တောင်ဝိုင်း

What color is the sky on a clear day?

• Green, if you forgot your sunglasses

• Invisible

• Blue