Spring Festivals Quiz

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is celebrated on:

• March 21

• April 15

• May 1

• February 14

Which country celebrates Holi, the festival of colors?

• Japan

• India

• Mexico

• Egypt

Hanami is a festival celebrated in Japan. What does it focus on?

• Viewing cherry blossoms

• Flying kites

• Honoring ancestors

• Dragon boat racing

Which Asian festival is also known as the Water Festival?

• Songkran (Thailand)

• Qingming Festival (China)

• Chuseok (Korea)

• Thaipusam (Malaysia)

Which of these celebrations takes place in Bangladesh to welcome the Bengali New Year?

• Nowruz

• Pahela Baishakh

• Chaharshanbe Suri

• Holi

What is the traditional color worn during Pahela Baishakh in Bangladesh?

• Blue

• White

• Red & White

• Green

Which spring festival is celebrated in Morocco with music, dance, and the blooming of roses?

• Cherry Blossom Festival

• Moussem of Roses

• Naadam Festival

• Gion Matsuri

In which country do people celebrate Songkran, the New Year festival with water fights?

• Thailand

• Vietnam

• Indonesia

• Bangladesh

Which of these spring celebrations is celebrated with dragon boat races?

• Qingming Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival

• Lantern Festival

• Holi

Which animal is often associated with springtime in Western cultures, symbolizing renewal and new life, and is commonly seen during Easter celebrations?

• Lion

• Rabbit

• Bear

• Owl