Tet Quiz 2024 (SG)

How many traditional Tets are widely known in Vietnam?

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• 7

• 12

• 5

Answer explanation

1. 1 - Kitchen God Day - Tết Táo Quân

2. 2 - Lunar New Year - Tết Nguyên Đán

3. 3 - Cold Food Festival - Tết Hàn Thực

4. 4 - Qingming Festival - Tết Thanh Minh

5. 5 - Mid-year Festival - Tết Đoan Ngọ

6. 6 - The Ghost Festival - Tết Trung Nguyên (Vu Lan)

7. 7 - Mid-Autumn Festival - Tết Trung Thu

In the North, which flower is popular for decorating homes during Tet besides Peach Blossom?

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What is the Tet custom of planting a 'cay neu' (Tet bamboo pole) in front of the house for?

• To scare away bad spirits

• Shade

• Bird-watching

• Carbon offset

What is one of the essential dishes during Tet in the North?

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Answer explanation

The indispensable dishes in the Northern Lunar New Year often include:

• - square sticky rice cake

• - boiled chicken

• - pickled welsh onion

• - lean pork meatloaves

• - pig’s head paste

• - jellied meat

• - fried spring roll

• - dried bamboo shoots soup

• - fish maw bubble soup

What is the traditional music performance during Tet in the Central region?

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What unique fruit is often used as a centerpiece for Tet decorations?

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Answer explanation

The pomelo serves as a symbolic centerpiece, chosen not just for its refreshing taste but for its cultural significance. Representing prosperity and warding off evil spirits, the pomelo's round shape embodies completeness and wealth. Its positive energy adds an auspicious touch to the home, fostering a festive atmosphere during the Lunar New Year. Shared with family, the pomelo symbolizes unity and togetherness, emphasizing the importance of familial bonds in this joyous celebration.

What does a typical Vietnamese jam tray usually contain?

• Ginger jam

• Strawberry jam

• Fruit candy

• Sugar cane

What is the meaning of the 2024 color 'Peach Fuzz'?

• The desire for compassion and human connection

• The world peace

• The optimism in mind

• The beauty of fruits

Answer explanation

What is the traditional New Year's Eve dish in Japan, consisting of buckwheat noodles eaten for longevity?

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In Brazil, it is a tradition to wear which color on New Year's Eve for good luck?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• White