Who
Who celebrates their proclamation of independence this month?
East Timor
What is Bon Om Touk also known as?
Cambodian Water Festival
Where is Laos located?
Southeast Asia!
That's when it officially became a country
Who celebrates That Luang?
Laotians
What year did the independence proclamation occur?
1975
Where is Loy Krathong celebrated?
Thailand
Why is Loy Krathong celebrated in November?
It is the 12th month in the Thai Lunar calendar at the end of the harvest season
What is done during Loy Krathong?
krathongs are made of leaves and candles and released onto the water; lanterns are released into the air
Where do people travel during That Luang?
Vientiane, the capital of Laos
Why is That Luang considered a holiday for both national pride and religious identity?
Buddhism is very important in Laotian society and there is a strong sense of national identity post-colonalism.
Who is the goddess honored in Thailand's festival?
Phra Mae Khongkha / The goddess of water
What Percent of East Timor is Catholic? (your guess could be +/- 1%)
98.7
Where are boat races usually held?
Popular cities (ie. Siem Reap and Phnom Penh)
Why is Bon Om important in Cambodian culture?
Water is a big part of sustaining the country - crops
Who freed the country who celebrates independence this month?
May 20th, and November 28th
Which two countries is East Timor located between?
Indonesia and Australia
Why did colonization occur?
Because of Land Hungry Warlords.
Also to "save" people from hell by exposing them to god