Teej
Nepal 101
Food
music
Culture
100

what Hindu festival is traditionally celebrated by Nepali women with fasting, dancing, and singing? 


Teej

100

what is the capital of Nepal? 


Kathmandu

100

what is the name of the popular Nepali dumpling filled with meat or vegetables?

Momo

100

What is the name of the famous nepali artist who was on American idol? 

Arthur Gunn

100

what beverage is basically mandatory when visiting someone’s house? 


Chiya

200

what color is associated with Teej? 


Red

200

what is the name of the tallest mountain in the world? 


Mount Everest

200

what lentil-based soup is a staple of Nepali food? 


Dal

200

Which genre of music did our prime minister formerly sing? 

Rap
200

What is the birthplace of Buddha?

Lumbani

300

Which gender does Teej celebrate? 

Women

300

what is the national flower of Nepal? 


rhododendron (laliguras)

300

finish the sentence: “dal bhat power ____”

24 hours

300

finish the sentence “nira jaile ____”

risaune

300

What are the colors of the Nepali flag

Red, white, & blue

400

Teej is dedicated traditionally to which Hindu goddess? 


Parvati

400

how many provinces does Nepal have? 


7

400

What is the name of popular street food we are eating today? 

Chatpate

400

What is the name of the song played in the Nepali movie “Iku Iku” 

Nani taki nani

400

What is the Festival of Lights? 

Dashain

500

what is the traditional name of the specific Teej celebrated by Nepali women? 


haritalika teej

500

What is the name of our current prime minister? 

Balen Shah

500

what sweet, ring shaped Nepali snack is commonly eaten during festivals? 


Sel roti

500

what instrument is traditionally associated with Nepali folk music and is made from bamboo?

bansuri/flute


500

What color do married women wear? 

Red

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