CASA
what is a common greeting said during lunar new year?
gong hay fat choy
what are the lions usually mistaken for?
dragons
what do children typically receive during the new year?
red envelopes (lì xì)
what does the color red represent?
luck/prosperity
what number is considered unlucky in chinese and viet culture?
4
around what time of day is dim sum usually eaten?
late morning/early afternoon
what instruments are part of lion dance?
drum, cymbals, gong
which southern vietnamese city was formerly known as saigon?
ho chi minh city
what animal is 2026 the year of?
horse
what date is the sf trip this year?
what do noodles represent during lunar new year
longevity/health
what is the name of our red lion?
zuko
what is the elegant traditional vietnamese outfit that consists of a long tunic worn over pants called?
áo dài
how many days is lunar new year celebrated for?
15 days
how many board members are there between vsa, casa, and ldc?
14
how many tones does mandarin have?
4
what does the black and white lion represent?
youth, longevity/age
what is the traditional food eaten during vietnamese lunar new year?
bánh tét
why do people not sweep the house during lunar new year?
because it is believed that sweeping would sweep away the luck and fortune
which two dates will lunar new year always happen between?
january 21st and february 20th
what animal is not included in the 12 chinese zodiac animals: cat, dragon, snake?
cat
what parts of the lion are not to be touched?
the horn and the mirror
name all 5 tone marks in the vietnamese language.
sắc, huyền, nặng, hỏi, ngã
how was the order of the 12 animals of the zodiac decided?
according to the legend, the animals were in a race and the order of the cycle is based on the order that the animals finished in
list all 12 zodiac animals.
rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig