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What determines your sign of the zodiac in Chinese astrology?
What determines your sign of the zodiac in Chinese astrology?
- The lunar cycle
- The year you were born (correct)
- The day you were born
- The month you were born in
When does each Chinese year start?
When does each Chinese year start?
- Late January/February (correct)
- Late December
- Early January
- Early March
What does the word 'auspicious' mean in the context of the festival?
What does the word 'auspicious' mean in the context of the festival?
- Predictive
- Fortunate (correct)
- Traditional
- Joyful
What symbolic meaning does the fish hold in the festival activity?
What symbolic meaning does the fish hold in the festival activity?
What do Northern and Southern Chinese both have as part of their festival activities?
What do Northern and Southern Chinese both have as part of their festival activities?
What falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month?
What falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month?
What is the meaning of 'Nian Gao' in English?
What is the meaning of 'Nian Gao' in English?
'Jasmine' is referred to as what in Chinese?
'Jasmine' is referred to as what in Chinese?
'茉莉花' is associated with which Chinese national anthem?
'茉莉花' is associated with which Chinese national anthem?
What does '余' (yú) symbolize in the context of the festival activity?
What does '余' (yú) symbolize in the context of the festival activity?
What is the 15th day of the first lunar month called?
What is the 15th day of the first lunar month called?
What is the traditional food to eat at Lantern Festival?
What is the traditional food to eat at Lantern Festival?
Which festival is observed on every lunar year's May 5th?
Which festival is observed on every lunar year's May 5th?
What is the main activity of the Dragon Boat Festival?
What is the main activity of the Dragon Boat Festival?
What is the Cold Food Festival also known as?
What is the Cold Food Festival also known as?
What do people do on Qing Ming Festival?
What do people do on Qing Ming Festival?
What is the 15th day of the first lunar month called in China?
What is the 15th day of the first lunar month called in China?
What is the custom associated with making mian deng?
What is the custom associated with making mian deng?
What do people eat around Shanghai during a festival?
What do people eat around Shanghai during a festival?
What is another name for the Duanwu Festival?
What is another name for the Duanwu Festival?
