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What traditional Chinese pastry is commonly associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival? Include Chinese Name as well
Mooncakes (月饼）
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What activity is commonly practiced during the Mid-Autumn Festival to appreciate the full moon? (Say it in Chinese)
Moon Gazing (赏月）
100
According to Chinese folklore, who was Chang’e?
She was a beautiful woman from Chinese folklore that stole the elixir of immortality from her husband, Hou Yi, and became the Moon Goddess.
100
When is the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated? Say it Chinese
15th day of the lunar month (农历八月初十五）
100
What does the 叶 in 叶老师 mean by itself?
Leaves/leaf
200
Name a typical filling for mooncakes
Salted egg yolk, Red bean paste, Lotus seed paste
200
What is the significance of carrying lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Symbol of good luck, Honoring the Moon Goddess, Illuminating the path for family reunions
200
Who was Hou Yi and what did he do?
He was a mythological Chinese Archer who shot down 9 of the 10 suns, saved the moon, then became the hero-king as proclaimed by the people.
200
What is another name for the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Mooncake Festival/ Moon Festival
200
What is the due date for NCHS dues? (don't look it up)
September 15th (this Friday 😱)
300
What type of tea is traditionally served during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Jasmine Tea
300
What game is traditionally played during the Mid-Autumn Festival, where participants solve riddles attached to lanterns? (Say the Chinese Name)
Lantern Riddles (灯迷)
300
What mythical creature is associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Jade Rabbit
300
What does the full moon symbolize during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Prosperity, Unity, and Harvest
300
What was our Trunk or Treat theme last year?
Mythical Creatures from Chinese Folklore and Stories
400
What fruit is commonly associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival and is often offered as a symbol of unity?
Pomelo Fruit
400
What type of lanterns are commonly carried by children during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Paper lanterns
400
What is the significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival in relation to the lunar calendar?
It marks the halfway point of the lunar year.
400
What is the traditional greeting exchanged during the Mid-Autumn Festival? Say it in Chinese
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! (中秋快乐)
400
What is 2024's Chinese Zodiac?
Dragon
500
What is the traditional Chinese belief regarding mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Eating mooncakes symbolizes family unity and prosperity
500
What is the traditional instrument played during the Mid-Autumn Festival to accompany lantern processions?
Er Hu 二胡
500
What is the traditional material used for making lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Bamboo
500
What countries aside from China also celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Japan, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, etc.
500
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