Celebration Time
What is the date of the Lunar New Year this year?
February 10, 2024.
What colour is seen the most during Lunar New Year? Is also a Taylor Swift song AND album!
Red.
What animal from the Chinese zodiac is honoured this year?
The dragon.
Name someone on the Exec team who ran the candy jar?
Jason, Henry, Sajjid, Evan.
The Lunar New Year celebrates the start of what season?
Spring.
What are red envelopes called in Chinese?
Hongbao.
How many animals are associated with the Chinese Zodiac?
12.
Name someone on the Exec team who ran the calligraphy station?
Jason, Evan, Sajjid, Henry.
How long do the Lunar New Year celebrations last?
Around 2 weeks.
It is custom to hand out red packets filled with what?
Money.
What two animals “dance” to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck?
Dragon and lion.
Name someone on the Exec team who ran the Pin the Tail on the Dragon game?
Nguyen and/or Sajjid.
Name 3 countries that celebrate Lunar New Years.
Ex. China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam.
What are typically lit during the Lunar New Years? They can be made using red packets.
Lanterns.
Crackle Crackle BOOM! What is typically lit and explodes during Lunar New Years?
Firecrackers and/or fireworks.
Who on the Exec team handed out hongbao (red packets) to people?
Jaden.