Hong Kong / Shenzhen
Festival where families gather to admire the moon, eat mooncakes, and enjoy lantern displays.
Mid-Autumn festival
Public holiday which celebrates the anniversary of its independence with a series of events
National Day Parade
Indian festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, celebrated with lamps, fireworks, and sweets
Diwali
Many Christmas tree and decorations are up and decorated as early as what month in the Philippines?
September
Traditional women's apparel
dirndl
A dynamic and colorful performance symbolizing good luck and warding off evil spirits, often seen during Chinese New Year.
Lion Dance
Traditional game played during the Mooncake Festival in Singapore
Lantern riddles
Traditional attire for women in India.
A long piece of cloth wrapped around the body, often accompanied by a blouse and a petticoat
Sari
This is a traditional Filipino diningpractice where food is served on banana leaves, and diners eat with their hands.
Kamayan & Boodle fight
In April, a giant snowman is lit on fire in Zurich's town square. The sooner its head explodes the closer spring is. What is the name of this festival/ event?
Sechseläuten
Traditional form of opera featuring singing, acting, acrobatics, and elaborate costumes
Cantonese Opera
Informal, colloquial form of English that is used in Singapore
Singlish
Traditional art of applying intricate henna designs on the hands and feet, often done during festivals, weddings, and other special occasions
Mehndi
In Filipino Culture, respect for elders is highly valued. Children taught to address their elders using the term of respect such as "po" and "opo".
Aside from this, they are also encourage to perform honour-gesture where they take the hand of an elder and bring it to their forehead as a sign of respect. What is it called?
Mano
The Swiss cattle shows where six-year-old smoke
Spark Sunday
Medical technique involving the insertion of thin needles at specific points on the body to promote healing and balance.
Acupuncture
Traditional dance form of the Malay communities in Singapore
Inang, Zapin, Joget, Asli or Masri
Traditional Indian system of medicine that emphasizes the balance of mind, body, and spirit, using natural remedies, herbs, and lifestyle practices
Ayurveda
Traditional Filipino courtship practice that involves serenading a loved one, typically outside their home at night.
Harana
Tradition where a dead goose hangs from a wire. Lots are drawn among those interested in taking a swing at the bird with an antique cavalry sabre. Clad in a red cloak, a blindfold and a golden mask shaped like the sun, they try their luck one by one.
Gansabhauet
A style of Kung Fu known for it’s close-range combat techniques and quick strikes
Wing Chun
Traditional Malay attire in Singapore, worn by women during special occasions
Baju kurung
Traditional Indian pancake-like dish made with a fermented batter of rice and lentils
Dosa
How many spoken languages are there in the Philippines?
Hint: More than 100
186
An important part of carnival celebrations in Splügen, Rheinwald.
On the morning of Ash Wednesday, primary school children dress up and walk from door to door in groups, carrying baskets and reciting a rhyme.
In the afternoon, older boys don shabby garments and wrap themselves in animal pelts before stealing through the village streets.
In the evening, pairs of boys disguised as “Männli” (men) and “Wibli” (women) make their way through the villages with a basket, begging for eggs and inviting the black-faced girls to an evening meal.
Pschuuri