Quiz for Tet

What is the zodiac animal associated with the Tet of 2023 in Vietnam?

• Tiger

• Rabbit

• Meow Meow

• Cat

Tết ông Công ông Táo - On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, the Kitchen God returns to heaven to report the activities of every household over the past year to the Jade Emperor. What animal does Kitchen God use to go to heaven?

Bánh chưng - A traditional dish is made from sticky rice, green beans, and fatty pork. By its origin, what does 'bánh chưng' represent?

Cây quất - This citrus tree is used for decoration, representing luck and hopes for a good year. What is that tree?

Lì xì - In Tết, with wishes for a lucky and safe year for the children, elders usually give them the 'lucky money' inside envelopes. The color of the envelopes symbolize happiness and luck. What is this color?

Không quét nhà - In the first day of the New Year, people avoid doing this because it means carrying the luck of the year away. What is that action?

Mâm ngũ quả - This is a plate/basket of fruit that is used for ancestor worship or decoration. Traditionally, the number of kinds of fruit represents the elements of human life. What is this number?

Muối - Traditionally, people buy this spice on the first day of the New Year. What is it?

What is the significance of the dragon dance performed during Tet celebrations?

• To provide jobs for dragon dancers

• To make color

• To bring good luck and scare away evil spirits

• To show off our wealth

The Vietnamese traditional national dress consists of _____.

• A short gown worn over long pants

• A long gown worn over trousers

• A long pant and a short-sleeved shirt

• Vietnamese adopted western clothes and don't have a traditional dress