Chinese New Year
What are two other names for Chinese New Years(春節)?
Lunar New Year and Spring Festival
What does the lantern festival signify?
It marks the final day of the Chinese new year celebrations.
Name atleast three cities Chinese New Years is celebrated.
London, Jakarta, Sydney, Rome, Paris, San Francisco
State another name for the Lantern festival.
The Shangyuan festival or the Yuanxiao festival.
When does the festival begin?
On the second new moon after the Winter Solstice
What is tangyuan?
Sweet, round rice balls filled with sesame, red bean, or nuts
Which animals are significant in Chinese culture and why?
The dragon because they believe that they are descendants of them.- The rabbit because they symbolize the Chinese goddess Chang E who is said to have brought a rabbit with her when she jumped on the moon.
What are three key traditions done during the latern festival? And describe one.
Eating Tangyuan, performances, solving riddles and lighting lanterns