Tet Festival Quiz

What is the Vietnamese name for the Lunar New Year?

• Tết Trung Thu

• Tết Nguyên Đán

• Tết Đoan Ngọ

• Tết Thanh Minh

Which traditional dish is commonly eaten during Tet?

• Pho

• Bánh chưng / Bánh tét

• Nem rán (spring rolls)

• Mì Quảng

What does "lì xì" mean in the context of Tet?

• A type of rice cake

• Lucky money in red envelopes

• A traditional prayer

• A New Year dance

What tree is typically displayed during Tet in southern Vietnam?

• Peach blossom (hoa đào)

• Kumquat tree (cây quất)

• Apricot blossom (hoa mai)

• Banyan tree

Which activity is considered unlucky during Tet?

• Cleaning the house

• Sweeping the floor

• Giving gifts

• Visiting family

What does the color red symbolize during Tet?

• Prosperity and happiness

• Peace and harmony

• Wisdom and learning

• Good health

What do people traditionally do on the first day of Tet?

• Visit the cemetery

• Pay respect to ancestors and visit family

• Go back to work

• Watch fireworks

What is a common Tet greeting in Vietnamese?

• Chúc mừng sinh nhật

• Chúc mừng năm mới

• Xin chào bạn

• Tạm biệt

What type of fruit is commonly seen in Tet fruit trays?

• Watermelon

• Dragon fruit

• Buddha's hand (quả phật thủ)

• All of the above

What is the significance of the first visitor to a household during Tet?

• They bring bad luck.

• They set the luck for the year.

• They represent wealth.

• They are always family members.