Chinese
Which iconic, sweet pastry is traditionally eaten and gifted to friends of all races during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore?
Mooncake （月饼)
What’s Malaysia's national dish which is also widely eaten in Singapore?
Nasi Lemak
What does “prata” mean in Roti prata?
flat
Local maritime folklore from the Orang Laut (Sea People) speaks of a mythical creature that guarded the dangerous reef waters around Sentosa island. What specific half-human, half-fish animal was it?
The Mermaid
Name 3 public holidays in SG affiliated with religion/race
idk be sensible
Name 3 C-Pop singers
JJ Lin, GEM, Jolin Tsai, Jay Chou ect
what is the name of the traditional malay attire, most famously worn by SIA flight attendants?
sarong kebaya
What is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
Name the most famous sporting event that originated from Ancient Greece
(double points if you know the name of the goddess of victory)
the Olympics; Nike
What’s the HDB ethnic quota in singapore?
Maximum 87% chinese, 25% malay, 15% indian/others
Name 5 Chinese dialect groups
Hokkien, Cantonese, Teochew, Hakka, Hainan, Henghwa, Shanghainese ect.
The hill Bukit Merah (Redhill) gets its name from a tragic legendary tale. According to the story, Singapore's coast was being attacked by fierce swordfish, causing mass casualties. A young boy named Hang Nadim saved the village with his suggestion to build a wall.
What material was used to build the wall?
Banana stems
Around the 1900s to early 2000s, many Indian immigrants in Singapore worked as “Dhobis” What city service (aka job) did this community provide, giving rise to the name of the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station?
Laundry services
Name 3 Myanmar dishes
mohinga, Ohn No Khao Swè, Nan Gyi Thoke, Shan Noodles, ect
The lyrics of Singapore’s National Anthem, Majulah Singapura, are printed in microscopic text on the back of which specific Singapore currency note?
The 1000$ note
In the Chinese calendar (农历), numbers are used for almost all months (e.g., Er Yue for the second month). However, the very first month of the Chinese New Year is uniquely never called "Yi Yue" (First Month).
What is the specific cultural name used for the first lunar month?
Zheng yue (正月)
Geylang Serai is one of Singapore's oldest Malay settlements. What specific crop or agricultural industry gave this district its name before it evolved into a residential and cultural hub?
Lemongrass cultivation
Name the top 5 most spoken languages in India
(double points if you can name the %, we give +- 5%)
Hindi: ~43.63%, Bengali: ~8.03%, Marathi: ~6.86%, Telugu: ~6.70%, Tamil: ~5.70%
A tiny community of just a few dozen Armenians left a massive mark on Singapore. Which world-famous, historic luxury hotel in Singapore was founded by the Armenian Sarkies brothers?
Raffles hotel
Singapore is an island nation, but it isn't just one whole island. Approximately how many smaller offshore islands make up the rest of Singapore?
63 not including the main island
Sun wukong, the legendary chinese monkey god, was given a great title after completing his journey, what is its name (in chinese?)
Dou Zhansheng Fo (斗战胜佛)
Which treaty signed between two European powers split the unified Malay Archipelago into two, creating borders that eventually separated Malaysia and Singapore from Indonesia?
Anglo-Dutch treaty of 1824 (Treaty of London)
In dances, oftentimes, hand movements are incorporated as part of the storytelling. Guess the symbol for ‘peacock’.
all fingers up, then touch ring and thumb together
A Eurasian festive dish, Devil's Curry, gets its signature sharp, tangy, and fiery flavor from the heavy addition of which common ingredient?
Vinegar
What animal did Sang Nila Utama see when he first came to Singapore in 1299?
A tiger
(the lion sighting was a myth, they could not possibly be found in Singapore at that time.)