15 Facts About Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is a holiday in which of the following countries?

• China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Viet Nam, Mauritius, and the Philippines

• USA, Canada, Mexico

• France, Germany, Italy

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

What event does Hong Kong host each Chinese New Year?

• A very popular and big horse racing festival.

• A dragon boat race

• A lantern festival

• A fireworks display

In London, up to how many people take to the streets to celebrate at various events throughout the city during Chinese New Year?

• 500,000

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 750,000

Which cities claim to have the biggest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia?

• A) London, Sydney, San Francisco

• B) New York, Los Angeles, Chicago

• C) Paris, Berlin, Rome

• D) Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing

What is special about San Francisco's Chinatown during Chinese New Year?

• It has the largest Chinatown outside China and will have a parade of 100 floats including a six-meter-long Golden Dragon float.

• It is the oldest Chinatown in the world and hosts a traditional lantern festival.

• It features a unique blend of Chinese and Japanese cultures with a sushi parade.

• It is known for its exclusive Chinese opera performances during the festival.

What are the Chinese words for 'Happy New Year' and what do they mean?

• 'Gung Hei Fat Choi' and it means 'May you have good hope'.

• 'Xin Nian Kuai Le' and it means 'Happy New Year'.

• 'Kung Hei Fat Choy' and it means 'Wishing you prosperity'.

• 'Xin Nian Hao' and it means 'Good New Year'.

How many people travel to visit family and friends?

• Over a billion people.

• Less than a million people.

• Around 500 million people.

• Approximately 100 million people.

What is opened at midnight in every window and door in a Chinese house during Chinese New Year?

• So that the old year can leave.

• To let the new year enter.

• To allow fresh air in.

• To welcome guests.

When was Chinese New Year started by farmers?

• Over 4000 years ago to celebrate the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring.

• Over 3000 years ago to mark the harvest season.

• Over 2000 years ago as a tribute to the gods.

• Over 1000 years ago to honor the ancestors.

Each year is named after one of 12 animals. List these animals.

• Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, chicken, dog, and pig.

• Rat, cat, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, chicken, dog, and pig.

• Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.

• Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, chicken, dog, and elephant.