Q4-ARTS QUIZ

Which Asian countries besides Thailand practice the offering of lanterns during festivals?

• China

• Japan

• Korea

• All of the above

Answer explanation

What is a notable feature of the Thai Lantern Festival?

• Use of traditional Thai dance

• Offering of lanterns

• Fireworks Display

• Musical performances

When do Thai Lantern Festivals take place in Chiang Mai?

• During Songkran

• During Loy Kratong

• During Chinese New Year

• During Christmas

What do people float on the riverbanks during the Thai Lantern Festivals?

• Paper boats

• Flowers and candles

• Lanterns with wishes

• Fireworks

When is Yi Peng celebrated?

• On the first day of the Thai lunar calendar

• On the full moon in the 2nd month of the Lana lunar calendar

• On the birthday of the Thai King

• On the Thai New Year

What do the words "Yi" and "Peng" mean in Yi Peng?

• Sky and celebration

• Water and lantern

• Two and full moon day

• Light and happiness

What is one belief associated with releasing sky lanterns?

• It sends a person's bad luck and misfortune away into the air.

• It is a form of entertainment.

• It helps in weather prediction.

• It brings rainfall to drought-affected areas.

Why do some people write their address on sky lanterns?

• To receive gifts from strangers who find the lanterns.

• To inform authorities about the event.

• To claim money from the sender if the lantern is found.

• To track the lantern's journey.

What is the symbolic meaning of sky lanterns for many Thais?

• They represent the onset of monsoon season.

• They symbolize problems and worries floating away.

• They signify the end of the agricultural season.

• They represent the birth of a new king.

What is the literal translation of "Kodo" from Japanese?

• Heartbeat

• Drumming technique

• Soulful rhythm

• Eternal rhythm