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
how many people performed in the ldc performance during multi?
19 people
around what time of day is dim sum usually eaten?
late morning/early afternoon
what instruments are part of lion dance?
drum, cymbals, gong
instead of celebrating the year of the rabbit, which animal does vietnam celebrate instead?
cat
what animal is 2025 the year of?
snake
list all 12 zodiac animals.
rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig
what do noodles represent during lunar new year
longevity/health
why is lion dance performed?
what is the name of the traditional vietnamese dress?
áo dài
how many days is lunar new year celebrated for?
15 days
how many people participated in the casa performance during multi?
28
why is the number 4 unlucky?
because the word is pronounced similar to how death is pronounced
what do the various colors of the lion represent?
red - luck/prosperity
gold - wealth/money
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 is the name of the beast that is scared of red, fire, and loud noises (which is why we have red lanterns and set off firecrackers)
nian
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
how many people participated in the vsa performance during multi?
77