CNY Permstaff Quiz

When does CNY fall between?

• 26 Jan-28 Feb

• 21 Jan-20 Feb

• 26 Jan-25 Feb

• 1 Jan-28 Feb

Which of these are NOT common CNY foods?

• Mandarin Oranges

• Chicken Rice

• Yusheng

• Jiaozi

What is the purpose of Lion Dance in CNY?

• To worship the holy animal, the Lion, who historically defended the emperor in ancient times

• To bring monetary fortune and prosperity to the family

• To bless the family with youth and good health

• To ward off evil spirits

On which day do the families have a big feast together?

• On the first day of CNY

• On the eve of CNY

• On the last day of CNY

• Halfway through CNY

What is the name of the dragon that terrorised the villagers?

• Neon

• Niun

• Nian

• Nick

Which of these are true about Yusheng?

• The height of the toss symbollises the amount of prosperity for the upcoming year.

• Yusheng has to be completed within 10mins in order to maximise good luck

• Only 12 people can consume one plate of Yusheng

• The fish present in yusheng represents good grades for the students in the family.

vWhat year is it currently?

• Year of the Tiger

• Year of the Monkey

• Year of the Snake

• Year of the Dragon

What colour should one wear during CNY?

• Red

• Blue

• White

• Gold

What are red envelopes also called?

• Ang-Dao

• Eng-Bao

• Ang-Bao

• Ang-Po

What is the significance of oranges?

• The bigger they are, the more luck they bring.

• They are homophones to Longevity in some languages

• They represent the caging up of bad spirits

• They are a delicious delicacy consumed by tradition passed down from ancestors