Asian Festivals
This major celebration, also known as the Spring Festival, is famous for dragon dances, family gatherings, and the tradition of giving red envelopes filled with money.
What is Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year)?
Often considered the unofficial national dish of the Philippines, this savoury dish combines chicken or pork with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices.
What is Adobo?
In this traditional Filipino outdoor game, players use slippers to knock down a can while another player attempts to retrieve it.
What is Tumbang Preso?
This is the city in which Iona Catholic Secondary School is located.
What is Mississauga?
This executive member enjoys creating animal portraits through drawing.
Who is JB?
This festival marks the conclusion of Chinese New Year celebrations and is celebrated with beautiful, glowing lanterns.
What is the Lantern Festival?
This traditional Japanese dish features vinegared rice seasoned with sugar and salt, often paired with seafood, vegetables, or meat.
What is Sushi?
In this team game, two groups compete by pulling opposite ends of a rope.
What is Tug of War?
This is the Catholic school board responsible for operating Iona Catholic Secondary School.
What is the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board?
This executive member is involved in IONA's music program and plays the drums.
Who is Jemimah?
Known as the Festival of Lights, this major Indian celebration is marked by lighting small clay lamps called diyas.
What is Diwali?
This popular Thai street food consists of stir-fried rice noodles combined with ingredients such as shrimp, peanuts, eggs, green onions, and bean sprouts.
What is Pad Thai?
This traditional Indian board game is considered the historical inspiration for the modern game of Ludo.
What is Pachisi?
This is the name of the principal who leads and manages Iona Catholic Secondary School.
Who is Ms. Feres?
This executive member is Filipino and represents Asia as a media representative.
Who is Cassandra?
During this Hindu spring festival, participants celebrate by throwing colourful powders at one another.
What is Holi?
Originating from South Asia, this aromatic rice dish combines aged basmati rice with spiced meat, seafood, or vegetables. It has historical connections to Mughal-era India and Persian cuisine.
What is Biryani?
This traditional Japanese strategy board game resembles chess, but captured pieces can be returned to the board and used by the opposing player.
What is Shogi?
These are the guidance counsellors who assist students with course selections and changes.
Who are Mr. Orlando and Ms. Osevhi?
This executive member is currently learning how to play the guitar.
Who is Eika?
Celebrated during the Thai New Year, this festival is famous for its massive water fights in the streets, symbolizing the washing away of bad luck.
What is Songkran?
Considered Malaysia’s national dish, this traditional meal features rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves, commonly served with various accompaniments.
What is Nasi Lemak?
This traditional Chinese tile-based game combines strategy, skill, and pattern recognition.
What is Mahjong?
This beloved mammal is IONA's school mascot.
Who is Echo the Dolphin?
This executive member’s favourite colour is pink.
Who is Sayali?