FOOD
What spicy seafood dish is often associated with Singapore?
Chilli crab
What do you call the fancy clothes Muslims wear during Hari Raya celebrations?
Baju Melayu / Baju kurung / Baju kebaya
When did Singapore gain independence?
9 August 1965
What popular Chinese New Year tradition allows you to get money from your married relatives?
Collecting ang bao / red packets
What is the national flower of Malaysia?
Hibiscus
This famous Japanese dish is often served raw, either by itself or with rice.
What dish is it?
Sashimi / Sushi
What do you call the formal traditional clothes Korean women wear during special occasions?
Hanbok
Malaya
What two decorations are usually put at the top of a Christmas tree?
A star or an angel
Some people find it weird when roti prata is eaten with this instead of the usual curry. What is it?
Sugar
In Korea, what healthy dish consists of many veggies and sometimes grilled meat, served with kimchi and a nice fried egg in the centre - either in a regular bowl, or a hot stone bowl?
Bibimbap
How does the typical Singaporean girl dress for a casual visit to the hawker centre?
Hint: Have you seen the TikTok video that made this concept trend?
An oversized t-shirt (preferably her boyfriend's army shirt), a pair of really short shorts (FBT is best), flip-flops or crocs, a small useless bag slung over one shoulder and a claw clip hanging on the bag straps
What is the capital city of Vietnam?
Hanoi
Every year, tourists swarm to Japan and Korea just for this spring event. What event is it?
Watching the cherry blossoms bloom
When you visit Hawaii or other tropical islands, you are usually greeted with the locals putting this around your neck. What is this?
Flower garland / lei
What spicy dish in China became very popular in South-East Asia in recent years, especially in Singapore and Malaysia?
Mala stir-fry / Mala Xiang Guo
In Scotland, these are often mistaken as skirts, but the men wear them very proudly.
What are they actually called?
Kilts
Who was the longest reigning monarch in recent history?
Bonus points if you can also tell us which country they ruled over.
Queen Elizabeth II
(Great) Britain / UK
When is the traditional Mexican festival of Cinco de Mayo celebrated every year?
5 May
How many countries in South East Asia still have royal families?
Bonus points if you can name them.
Four
Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia
"You either hate it or you love it, there's no in between."
This statement is often associated with this particular brand, famous in Australia and UK, and usually eaten with toast.
What brand is it?
Vegemite / Marmite
These wide-brimmed hats are often worn by men in Mexico. What are they called?
Which three countries are often considered the best places to view the Northern Lights?
Norway, Iceland, Finland
What were the old Pagan names for Halloween and Christmas?
Samhain and Yule
What language is most commonly spoken in each of the following countries:
1. Mexico
2. Brazil
3. India
4. Belgium
5. Switzerland
Brazil - Portuguese
India - Hindi
Belgium - French
Switzerland - German