Fashion
Name the slippers that are hand-beaded with glass seeds found in a Peranakan Nonya‘s festive outfit.
Kasut Manek / Beaded Slippers
The indigenous group from Hokkaido that was recognised by the Land of the Rising Sun to be preserved of their language and culture.
The Ainu People
How have the Filipinos adapted to floods?
Stilted / floating houses
Why did Singapore establish RHD?
Racial Riots
Give 3 examples where Cantonese loan words can be found in daily Singlish conversations.
Examples:
”lah”, “Loh”, “leh”, “meh”, “paktor”, “Fai Dih”, ”gam cheong”
Who usually wears the Dastar / Pagri?
Sikh men (as an article of faith)
Singapore association that helps preserve Eurasians’ unique Portuguese, Dutch, and British-Asian Heritage during Racial Harmony Day celebrations (give name AND/OR the year it was formed)
Eurasian Association of Singapore (1919)
When did the Vietnam War conclude?
1975
When specifically did the pope change?
May 2025
In 15 seconds, name all 4 official ethnic categories in Singapore’s CMIO framework, in the correct order.
Chinese, Malay, Indian and Others
Male version of cheongsam
Changshan 长衫
Who declared independence for the Land of the Blue Dragons, citing unity of all ethnic groups as essential to the new nation’s strength?
Ho Chi Minh
Which country has the world’s largest matriarchal society?
Indonesia
First ceasefire year between the 2 Koreas
1953
Riddle Me This: I am a local dish featuring a fish head simmered in a spicy, tangy gravy with vegetables like okra and eggplant. Famously created by a chef in 1940s to cater for Chinese diners, I make a true cross-cultural fusion classic.
Fish Head Curry
What are frog buttons / knotted buttons / Pankou made out of?
Gold or Jade
Which places in China are autonomous regions?
Tibet, Xinjiang, Guangxi (established in 1947, expanded in 1954)
When and why did the latest HK protests start?
2019, due to extradition law triggered by a murder case in Taiwan (plus growing anti-CCP sentiment)
When did mainland China open its borders?
1975
Say the pledge together in a different language other than English
Putonghua / Malay / Tamil (3C1)
What is Nonya Kebaya?
The iconic Peranakan outfit that blends Chinese embroidery and breadwork with a traditional Malay silhouette, symbolising fusion of the 2 heritages.
What is the Bhinneka Tunggal Ika?
An old Javanese phrase meaning “Unity in Diversity” / Indonesia’s national motto at independence in 1945
Who are the lowest official caste within the Indian caste system?
Shudras (Labourers, artisans, service providers)
Which country first received COVID vaccines?
UK
Accumulate a total of 5 Good Mornings, each repetition must say “hello” in a unique language
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