Food
Festivals & Traditions
Trivia
100

What is the name of Taiwan’s famous drink made with tea and chewy tapioca balls?

Bubble Tea (Boba Tea)


100

Which festival in Taiwan is celebrated with sky lanterns in Pingxi(平溪)?

Lantern Festival


100

What is the name of the capital city of Taiwan?

Taipei


200

What is the traditional way of eating “Beef Noodle Soup” in Taiwan—do people eat it spicy, with pickled vegetables, or both?

Both! (Spicy and with pickled vegetables)


200

During which festival do Taiwanese eat mooncakes and admire the full moon?

Mid-Autumn Festival/ Moon Festival


200

What fruit with a spiky skin is a popular export from Taiwan?

Pineapple


300

Which Taiwanese street snack is known for its strong smell and is made from fermented tofu?

Stinky Tofu


300

In Taiwanese weddings, what color is considered lucky and usually used for decorations?

Red


300

What is the tallest building in Taiwan?

Taipei 101


400

What is "Ba-wan" (肉圓) in Taiwan?

a) A kind of soup

b) A big dumpling made with sticky rice dough

c) A fruit

b) A big dumpling made with sticky rice dough


400

What traditional activity is performed during Dragon Boat Festival?

Dragon boat racing/ Feasts of rice dumplings


400

What is the name of the traditional puppet show popular in Taiwan?

a) Kabuki

b) Pili Puppet Show

c) Wayang Kulit

b) Pili Puppet Show


500

Name a place in Taipei famous for diverse Taiwanese food vendors at night.

Night Markets


500

Taiwan’s Teacher’s Day (Sep. 28th) is celebrated to honor which famous historical figure?

Confucius


500

In Taiwan, the snack "Guai Guai" (乖乖) is not only a popular treat but is also believed to have a special function in offices and labs. What special role do people think "Guai Guai" has?

People believe that placing "Guai Guai"(乖乖)near machines or computers helps them work properly and not break down. It is considered a lucky charm or protective talisman for technology.


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