Quiz on Songkran Festival

What is Songkran?

• The Thai New Year festival

• A Buddhist religious ceremony

• A harvest festival

• A Thai wedding tradition

On which dates is Songkran celebrated?

• April 10-12

• April 13-15

• April 20-22

• April 25-27

What does the word "Songkran" mean?

• Celebration

• Water festival

• A new beginning

• Prayer

What is the first day of Songkran called?

• Buddha Day

• Maha Songkran

• Senior Day

• Thai Family Day

What is the purpose of Elderly Day (April 13th) during Songkran?

• To play water games

• To celebrate children's achievements

• To honor and show gratitude to elders

• To clean houses

What is April 14th known as during Songkran?

• Family Day

• Water Day

• Offering Day

• Fun Day

Which of these is a common activity during Songkran?

• Setting off fireworks

• Making and wearing new clothes

• Pouring water on elders’ hands

• Cooking special New Year dishes

Why do people pour water on Buddha statues and monks?

• To cool them down

• To ask for blessings and purify bad luck

• To prepare for temple renovation

• To show respect for Thai culture

Why do people build sand pagodas in temples during Songkran?

• To compete in a sandcastle contest

• To make the temple look beautiful

• To bring sand back to the temple as an offering

• To provide a play area for children

What type of water should be used when throwing water during Songkran?

• Dirty water

• Ice-cold water

• Clean or perfumed water

• Hot water