Chinese Festivals
The traditional dance that is often seen during the Lantern Festival and Chinese New Year.
It is the lion dance.
What is Chinese paper-cutting called in Chinese?
It is called "Jianzhi" (剪纸).
What color is traditionally associated with Chinese weddings?
Red, symbolizing luck, joy, and prosperity.
What is traditional Chinese painting called in Chinese?
It is called "Guohua" (国画).
Who is the main character in the folk tale "The Journey to the West"?
Sun Wukong
The river that Zhinv's mother made to separate the couple.
It is the milky way.
When was Chinese paper-cutting placed on the Representative List of the Intangible Culutral Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO?
In 2009
What is the role of the best man in a Western wedding?
To support the groom, manage the groomsmen, and often give a speech at the reception.
What is the “Four Gentlemen” in Chinese painting?
The “Four Gentlemen” are four plants: plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, representing the qualities of a gentleman.
Who is the main antagonist in the tale "White Snake"?
Fa Hai, a Buddhist monk who opposes the love between the human Xu Xian and the White Snake spirit, Bai Suzhen.
What materials are traditionally used for Chinese paper-cutting?
paper and scissors or knives.
What is the tradition of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue"
It is a superstition for good luck and a happy marriage, where the bride incorporates these items into her wedding attire.
What are the main types of traditional Chinese painting?
landscape painting (山水), figure painting (人物), and bird-and-flower painting (花鸟).
What is Robin Hood best known for?
Stealing from the rich to give to the poor.
This activity was believed to appease the rain gods
What are dragon boat races
What does a lotus symbolize in paper-cutting designs?
A lotus symbolizes a family with a large number of children and grandchildren
What is the "three bows" ceremony in a Chinese wedding?
The bride and groom bow three times: to heaven and earth, to their parents, and to each other, symbolizing respect and gratitude.
What is the “Three Friends of Winter” in Chinese painting?
Pine tree, bamboo and plum bloosom
What is the moral of the tale "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"
The importance of honesty, as constant lying can lead to losing others' trust.
What does the Qingming Festival involve?
Cleaning and sweeping ancestors' graves.
What are common themes in Chinese paper-cutting?
Common themes include animals, flowers, figures and Chinese characters for luck and happiness.
What is a typical sequence of events during a Western wedding reception?
Cocktail hour, dinner, speeches/toasts, first dance, dancing, cake cutting, and bouquet toss.
What role does poetry play in traditional Chinese painting?
Painting in poetry and poetry in painting
What does the phrase "open sesame" do in "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves"?
It opens the cave that contains the thieves' treasure.