CNY food
What dish is associated with Chinese new year and symbolizes wealth?
Dumplings - they are shaped like gold ingots
What is the saying that means wishing you wealth and success?
"Kung Hei Fat Choy"
What is the Chinese zodiac for 2026?
Horse
What is the significance of cleaning one’s house before Chinese New Year?
cleaning is believed to sweep away bad luck and make room for good fortune
What do people do on New Year’s Eve to chase away the nian monster?
Shoot off fireworks
Which fruit is considered a symbol of wealth and often included in the new year celebration?
The orange/ tangerine/ mandarin - because it's gold
We give Mandarin oranges as gifts because their name sounds like this metal.
Gold.
List all the Chinese zodiacs out in English in the right order.
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig
Why do people set off firecrackers during Chinese New Year?
Crackers are believed to scare away the monster, Nian, evil spirits and bring good luck
Who is the general of the zodiac?
Tiger
Why is fish a popular dish during Chinese New Year?
Fish symbolizes abundance and prosperity
Which CNY phrase involves two animals?
Long Ma Jing Shen *A Dragon and a Horse
What does the year of the horse symbolise in Chinese culture? Name two.
Speed, Perseverance, Energy, and Success
Which festival marks the end of Chinese New Year? When is it?
Spring Lantern Festival/ Chinese Valentine's Day on the 15th of the first month in the Lunar calendar.
What kind of monster comes out on New Year’s Day
Nian
What does the traditional New Year cake mean?
Nian gao/ (Glutinous) rice cake symbolises growth, progress, and promise for a better year
There's an idiom that compares your life to a boat. It wishes for a journey with .....
Favourable winds or smooth sailing
Which zodiac animal is considered the luckiest in Chinese tradition?
The dragon
What are the meanings of Lions in Red and Yellow?
Red - Good luck
Yellow - Wealth and Power
What do people wear at New Year's to ward off bad luck?
Red clothes
Which savory dish resembles gold bars?
Spring rolls
If you accidentally break a plate, you must immediately say a phrase. What is the phrase and what does it mean?
Sui Sui Ping An
Meaning: Peace
In Chinese astrology, what is the significance of your zodiac animal?
Your zodiac animal is believed to influence your personality and your identity
How do people perform lion dance? Act it out.
Enjoy the show! Take pictures!
Which of the following tradition does not help to ward off the nian monster?
1. Firecrackers
2. The color red
3. Family reunion dinner
3. Family reunion dinner