Traditions
What do people light and display during the Lantern Festival?
灯笼 (dēnglóng)
What is the name of the sweet rice balls eaten during the Lantern Festival?
汤圆 (tāngyuán)
Which mythical creature is said to be scared of loud noises and bright lights?
年兽 (niánshòu)
The Lantern Festival falls on the _____ day of the Lunar New Year.
第十五天 (dì shíwǔ tiān)
What type of riddles do people solve during the Lantern Festival?
灯谜 (dēngmí)
What does eating tangyuan symbolize?
团圆 (tuányuán)
Which legendary ruler is said to have ordered the lighting of lanterns to trick a god?
汉武帝 (Hàn Wǔdì)
What zodiac animal year is 2025?
蛇
What do people traditionally watch in the streets at night during the Lantern Festival?
舞龙 (wǔ lóng) or 舞狮 (wǔ shī)
What is the most common filling inside tangyuan?
黑芝麻 (hēizhīma)
Who is the famous celestial being associated with the Lantern Festival?
嫦娥 (Cháng'é)
Which festival comes first, Chinese New Year or the Lantern Festival?
春节 (Chūnjié)
What color are the majority of the lanterns during the festival?
红色 (hóngsè)
What is tangyuan made of?
糯米粉 (nuòmǐ fěn)
What is the name of Chang’e’s companion on the moon?
玉兔 (Yùtù)
What is the traditional greeting for a happy Lantern Festival?
元宵节快乐 (Yuánxiāo jié kuàilè)
What does the Lantern Festival symbolize in Chinese culture?
团圆 (tuányuán)
What natural event does the Lantern Festival mark the end of?
春节 (Chūnjié)
Which color is commonly used for Lantern Festival decorations, symbolizing good luck?
红色 (hóngsè)