What does lighting the diya's at Diwali symbolise?
It symbolises the victory of good over evil.
What is the Japanese art of paper folding called?
Origami
What are the single serve takeaway food boxes called?
Bentos
What did Australian Aboriginals traditionally use kangaroo and possum fur for?
Clothing and warmth.
What is this traditional Indigenous ceremony called?
A Smoking Ceremony
What is 1 specific food that is traditionally eaten at your birthday?
Birthday Cake
What is the name for the designs of beautiful coloured patterns that are on the floor, in India?
Rangoli
What are the common rangoli patterns created in India?
Lotus Flower
Who was the animal who built a bridge to help rescue the princess in the story of Sita and Rama?
Hanuman - The Monkey King
What Australian week long celebration increases awareness about the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
NAIDOC Week
What is Lakshmi the goddess of?
Wealth
What does 'Sukura' mean?
It means welcome to Spring and is the name of the Japanese Cheery Blossom Festival in Japan.
What is the Festival of Lights called?
Diwali
What are Calaca's?
Skulls or Skeletons that are a very popular Day of the Dead tradition.
What music is played at the Byron Bay Boomerang Festival
Blues Music
In Japan, should you eat while walking around?
No - it is considered bad manners.
What does el Día de los Muertos translate to?
Day of the Dead
What are the names of the little clay pots used during Diwali?
Diya's
When celebrating Day of the Dead, what does the skull represent?
The skull is a symbol of life.
What colours are the Mexican flag?
Flag - Green/White/Red
Where is el Día de los Muertos traditionally celebrated?
Mexico
Why is Day of the Dead bread important?
It represents the deceased children.
How many years were Rama and Sita exiled?
14years
What do Mexican's specifically use Marigold flowers for during Day of the Dead?
They decorate the graves, bright and happy, luring the spirits to the graves to be with their families.