20 Questions
What determines your sign of the zodiac in Chinese astrology?
The year you were born
When does each Chinese year start?
Late January/February
What does the word 'auspicious' mean in the context of the festival?
Fortunate
What symbolic meaning does the fish hold in the festival activity?
Prosperity
What do Northern and Southern Chinese both have as part of their festival activities?
NianGao (Rice Cake)
What falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month?
The Lantern Festival
What is the meaning of 'Nian Gao' in English?
'Rice Cake'
'Jasmine' is referred to as what in Chinese?
'茉莉花'
'茉莉花' is associated with which Chinese national anthem?
'Jasmine Flower'
What does '余' (yú) symbolize in the context of the festival activity?
Abundance
What is the 15th day of the first lunar month called?
Lantern Festival
What is the traditional food to eat at Lantern Festival?
Yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls)
Which festival is observed on every lunar year's May 5th?
Dragon Boat Festival
What is the main activity of the Dragon Boat Festival?
Dragon boat racing
What is the Cold Food Festival also known as?
No Cooking Day
What do people do on Qing Ming Festival?
Ancestor worship & visit a grave to cherish the memory of the dead
What is the 15th day of the first lunar month called in China?
Yuanxiao jie (the first night)
What is the custom associated with making mian deng?
(Dough lamp) in some places of northern China
What do people eat around Shanghai during a festival?
Qing Tuan
What is another name for the Duanwu Festival?
Dragon Boat Festival
Learn about the legend of the Chinese New Year festival, including customs such as posting spring couplets and setting off firecrackers. Explore the significance of zodiac signs in Chinese astrology and how they are determined based on the year of birth. Discover the symbolic meanings of animals like chicken and fish in relation to auspiciousness and abundance during the festival.
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