Food fun facts
name 6 flavors of mooncake
white lotus, egg yolk, double egg yolk, salted egg yolk, snowskin, durian, green tea, red bean, wuren (mixed nuts) etc
How many suns did Hou Yi shoot from the sky?
Nine suns
Where does Chang'e live on the moon?
The Moon Palace
How many silkie chickens are there in block 5?
6
Name 3 traditional food you eat during Mid Autumn Festival.
mooncake, duck, hairy crab, taro, lotus root, pumpkin, river snail, osmanthus wine, pomelo, pomegranate, watermelon, pear etc.
Why did Chang'e fly away to the moon?
She stole her husband, Hou Yi's, bottle of immortality elixir and drank it
When is the Mid-Autumn festival celebrated every year according to the lunar calendar?
The 15th day of the 8th lunar month (every year)!
What is Master Stella's full name?
Master Stella Tan Wei Ling
What does the yolk in salted egg yolk mooncakes represent?
Salted egg yolks symbolize the full moon and prosperity. It reflected the era's emphasis on agricultural abundance and the growing popularity of mooncakes as a symbol of family unity and wealth.
What animal is commonly associated with the moon and why?
Jade rabbit. The shadows on the moon resemble that of a rabbit.
What is the longest river in Asia?
Yangtze River in China
what is our (Raffles Hall's) sister hall?
NTU Hall 11
What is the mass of the largest mooncake ever made? (closest guess wins!)
2,500kg
What role did mooncakes play in the overthrowing of the Yuan Dynasty (the Mongols)?
Secret messages to coordinate a rebellion were hidden in mooncakes and passed around under the guise of the Mid Autumn Festival
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Canada
What is the name of Mr Tin's son? (spell properly ah)
Nhan