Which of these countries DOESN'T celebrate Chinese New Year as a national holiday?
Kazakhstan
Mongolia
Indonesia
Cambodia
Which of these animals is not one of the twelve in the Chinese calendar?
Lion
Snake
Dragon
Monkey
True or False: The Chinese character "和" (hé) represents the value of honesty.
False, it represents the value of unity and harmony
True or False: The color red is associated with bad luck during Chinese New Year.
False
Challenge: Can you hold a wall sit for 100 seconds? One team member only.
Students' performance
Which of the following is NOT a trait of the horse (2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978 etc)?
adventurous
calm
confident
charismatic
True or False: The Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival.
True
Why is it important to pay respects to ancestors during Chinese New Year?
Paying respects to ancestors is important during Chinese New Year to honor family heritage, receive blessings, and show gratitude for their contributions.
Why is fish often served during Chinese New Year?
because it symbolizes surplus and prosperity. It is served whole to represent abundance
Challenge: Find China on the map.
Students' own answer.
Challenge: Do at least 1 minute karaoke. The song is 恭喜恭喜賀新年
Students' performance.
What are some common superstitions related to good luck before Chinese New Year?
Common superstitions include avoiding sweeping or cutting hair on New Year's Day to prevent the sweeping away of good luck.
Why is the family reunion emphasized during Chinese New Year, and how is it typically celebrated?
Family reunion is emphasized during Chinese New Year to strengthen family bonds and unity. It is typically celebrated with a festive meal and various activities
Challenge: Throw a cup into a cup.
Students' performance
How many people in the world celebrate Lunar New Year?
Around 4 billion
Around 800,000
Around 2 billion
Arond 1 billion
True or False: The Chinese character "福" (fú) represents wealth and abundance.
True
Challenge: Do 20 push-ups (everyone on your team can contribute).
Students' own performance
What fruit, representing luck and prosperity, is traditionally the most popular to hand out for Chinese New Year?
Starfruit
Papaya
Durian
Mandarin orange
Who gives ang pow and who do they give them to?
Typically, ang pows are given out by married adults and the elders to young children and unmarried adults as a symbol of prosperity and good luck.
Challenge: Perform air guitar and air drums for at least 1 minute.
Students' performance.