Origins
Which animal is associated with the first year of the Vietnamese zodiac cycle?
Rat.
What does Bánh chưng look like and what does it symbolize?
Bánh chưng is square and it represents land.
What do children like to receive most on Tết holiday?
Lucky money.
Guess the song name based on the lyrics:
"....Mùa xuân sang ta chúc nhau
Cho ước muốn bay cao vời
Cùng nỗi vui luôn bên người..."
Chúc mừng năm mới by Hồ Quang Hiếu
Vietnamese people tend to wear a traditional costume during Tết, what is it called?
According to the Vietnames zodiac, 2059 Lunar New Year is the year of the ______.
Cat.
Melon seeds on Tet are the melon seeds of what fruit?
Watermelon.
This particular dance is often seen performed by professionals during Tết holiday or the Moon festival. What is it?
Lion/Dragon dance
Who is the composer of the song 'Ngày Tết quê em'?
Từ Huy.
What does lucky money mean ?
Luck and prosperity
How many days does the Lunar New Year celebration typically last?
Typically lasts for 15 days.
What does Bánh dày look like and what does it symbolize?
Bánh dày is round and it represents heaven.
What do you call the first guest who comes to your house on New Year's Day?
First caller.
Which year did the song "Con bướm xuân" by Hồ Quang Hiếu release in?
2019.
What colors should not be worn on the first day of the first year?
Black and white.
What is the significance of the color red during Lunar New Year celebrations?
The color red is considered to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
What 3 fruits are typically included during the Tet celebration in Vietnam?
Banana, Citron, Grapefruit, Papaya, Custard Apple, Dragon Fruit, Mango, Coconut, fig etc.
In most countries, it is traditional to remove bad luck before Lunar New Year by doing what?
Sweeping the house.
Which traditional instrument is commonly featured in Tet holiday music?
What is the most popular material for sewing Áo dài
Chiffon fabric.
What is the purpose of setting off firecrackers during Lunar New Year?
It is believed to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck.
Name all 6 sides of Bầu Cua in English
Gourd, chicken, Fish, Crab, Shrimp, Deer
What vehicle does the Kitchen Gods ride to heaven?
A carp.
Which traditional Vietnamese music form is commonly performed during Tết in the North?
Chèo
In which estimated century was the Áo dài said to have first appeared?
The 17th century (áo tứ thân)