Lantern Festival and Tang Yuan Festival pop quiz

The Chinese Lantern Festival celebrates Chinese New Year, which most often occurs in which month?

• February

• December

• January

• September

What color lantern represents grief and mourning?

• White

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

What is the meaning of Tang Yuan ?

• Soup ball

• Sweet soup

• Fish ball

• Meat ball

When was Tang Yuan created ?

• Song Dynasty (967-1278 C.E.)

• Song Dynasty (960-1279 C.E.)

• Song Dynasty (960-1278 C.E.)

• Song Dynasty (968-1279 C.E)

What is Tang Yuan symbolizing ?

• Soup Around

• It is a ball shape food made by glutinous rice flour.

• Being together with your beloved one and family reunion

What are the main ingredients of Tang Yuan ?

• 1. 1. Glutinous Rice Flour

  2. 2. Black Sesame Paste 3. Red Bean Paste

• 1. 1. Glutinous Rice Flour

  2. 2. Salt

  3. 3. Water

• 1. 1. Water

  2. 2. Peanut Paste

  3. 3. Sugar

• 1. 1. Black Sesame Paste

  2. 2. Sweet Soup

  3. 3. sugar

How does the round shape of Tang Yuan relate to its cultural meaning?

• Love

• Family and Togetherness

• Peaceful

• Good Fortune and Prosperity

Are there any specific traditions or customs associated with eating Tang Yuan during festivals?

Yes, there are several important traditions and customs associated with eating Tang Yuan during various Chinese festivals, especially during the ________ and the ________.

Fill in the blanks.

• Winter Solstice

• Christmas

• Deepavali

• Lantern Festival

What kind of soup is Tang Yuan often served in?

• Chicken Soup

• Sweet Ginger Soup

• Ginger Soup

• Vegetable Soup

Guess the word based on this picture.

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