Chinese Lantern Festival Trivia

When is the Chinese Lantern Festival traditionally celebrated?

• On the first day of the Chinese New Year

• On the 15th day of the first lunar month

• On the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations

• On the winter solstice

What is the primary purpose of the Chinese Lantern Festival?

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To mark the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations

• To honor ancestors

• To welcome the spring season

Which activity is a traditional part of the Chinese Lantern Festival?

• Dragon boat racing

• Lantern riddles

• Fireworks display

• All of the above

What do the lanterns during the festival traditionally symbolize?

• Hope

• Reunion

• Prosperity

• Joy

Which food is traditionally eaten during the Chinese Lantern Festival?

• Mooncakes

• Zongzi - Rice dumplings

• Tangyuan - Tapioca pearls

• Nian gao - Rice cakes

What is the historical origin of the Chinese Lantern Festival?

• A celebration of a military victory

• A festival to honor a deity

• A tradition to scare away evil spirits

• All of the above

How long has the Chinese Lantern Festival been celebrated?

• More than 500 years

• More than 1,000 years

• More than 2,000 years

• More than 3,000 years

Which dynasty is credited with popularizing the Lantern Festival?

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What is the significance of solving lantern riddles during the festival?

• To bring good luck

• To find a romantic partner

• To display one's literary knowledge

• To win prizes

What does the round shape of Tangyuan symbolize in the context of the Lantern Festival?

• The full moon

• Family reunion

• Wealth and prosperity

• The cycle of life