True or False: The Chinese character "和" (hé) represents the value of honesty.
False, it represents the value of unity and harmony
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.
Challenge: Do 20 push-ups (everyone on your team can contribute).
Students' own performance
How many people in the world celebrate Lunar New Year?
Around 4 billion
Arond 1 billion
Around 2 billion
Around 800,000
Challenge: Perform air guitar and air drums for at least 1 minute.
Students' performance.
True or False: The Chinese character "福" (fú) represents wealth and abundance.
True
Challenge: Find China on the map.
Students' own answer.
Which of these animals is not one of the twelve in the Chinese calendar?
Lion
Snake
Monkey
Dragon
Which of these countries DOESN'T celebrate Chinese New Year as a national holiday?
Kazakhstan
Indonesia
Cambodia
Mongolia
Challenge: Can you hold a wall sit for 100 seconds? One team member only.
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 fish often served during Chinese New Year?
because it symbolizes surplus and prosperity. It is served whole to represent abundance
True or False: The Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival.
True
Challenge: Throw a cup into a cup.
Students' performance
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
Which of the following is NOT a trait of the horse (2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978 etc)?
adventurous
charismatic
calm
confident
True or False: The color red is associated with bad luck during Chinese New Year.
False
What fruit, representing luck and prosperity, is traditionally the most popular to hand out for Chinese New Year?
Mandarin orange
Papaya
Durian
Starfruit
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: Do at least 1 minute karaoke. The song is 恭喜恭喜賀新年
Students' performance.