SAYA
What does SAYA stand for?
South Asian Youth Action
What is the name of the oil-lit clay lamps that are lit on the eve of Diwali?
Diya
Yi Peng is a famous lantern festival celebrated in this Southeast Asian Country?
What is Thailand
This flower, known as the “flower of the dead,” is used to decorate altars and graves during Día de los Muertos.
What is Marigold ?
The indian movie industry is called and how long does one of these films typically run?
Bollywood, 2.5 hours
What ages of youth do we serve at our SAYA Center?
High School and College
What is the name of the intricate patterns created on the floor at the entrance of homes using colored powders, flowers, or rice flour to welcome guests and deities?
Rangoli
During Yi Peng, people release these glowing objects into the sky to symbolize letting go of bad luck and making wishes for the future
What are sky lanterns (khom loi)
Families build these colorful displays in their homes to honor their loved ones who have passed away.
What is an ofrenda (altar)?
While Henna refers to the name of the popularly used flowering plant and plant dye, this word refers to the art form of applying the henna plant’s paste or powder to the skin
Mehndi or Mehendi
What programs do we have at Center?
Arise
YWL
YML
Senior Cohort
College Success
Diwali and Tihar are also known as the:
Festival of Lights
The Yi Peng Festival happens around the same time as this other Thai festival, when people float decorated baskets on rivers
What is Loy Krathong?
This sweet bread, often shaped like a skull or bones, is a traditional food eaten during Día de los Muertos.
What is pan de muerto?
What are three different types of flatbreads within the South Asian diaspora?
Roti, Naan, Paratha, Chapati, Paratha, Bust Up Shirt, etc.
1996, we are celebrating our 30 year anniversary this year!
Which Hindu goddess is celebrated and honored during Diwali and Tihar? Bonus points if you share what she represents and is revered for.
Goddess Lakshmi–goddess of abundance and prosperity
Yi Peng is traditionally celebrated in this northern Thai city, known for its ancient temples and mountain views
What is Chiang Mai
Instead of being sad, this holiday celebrates death as a part of life and honors the memories of those who have passed. It is celebrated on these two days in November
What are November 1st and 2nd
South Asia is one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the world with over 100 different languages spoken in the region. Name six different languages spoken in South Asia
Bengali, Panjabi, Baluchi, Hindi, Tibetan, Nepali, Sindhi, Tamil
At SAYA we work on social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, what does that mean?
Learning social and emotional skills, which enables individuals to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions
Who celebrates Diwali? Who celebrates Tihar?
Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists within South Asian populations, Nepali Hindus
The Lights from the lanterns during Yi Peng is believed to honor this important figure in Buddhism
Who is The Buddha
These colorful skulls made from sugar or chocolate represent loved ones who have died and are often decorated with their names
What are calaveras
This type of music combines Indian folk melodies with calypso and soca. Bonus points if you can name the country this music genre originated from?
Chutney, Trinidad and Tobego