VFK Chinese New Year 2012 Mini-Quest

January 23, 2012
 January 24, 2012	
==Description==
Today is Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival and Lunar New Year! For the Chinese, this celebration is the most important traditional festival in China, and is a public holiday. Because astrology is very much a part of their culture, their years are named after animals. This year is the Chinese Zodiac year of the dragon. The dragon signifies power and wisdom to the Chinese. The New Year celebration begins today and continues for fifteen days, concluding with the Lantern Festival. On today's quest we will look at Chinese New Year, and the beginning of the year of the Dragon! 
Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and the 2012 Chinese New Year Pin!<BR><BR><BR>
===Prizes===
===Questions===
1. The Chinese New Year festival is celebrated impressively all across China. Many traditional cultural activities are held by Chinese communities in parks and streets. Which of the following is not a traditional Chinese New Year cultural activity? 
* Lion Dancing 
* Fireworks
* Dragon Dancing
* Mardi Gras<BR><BR>
2. One of the most important traditions for the Chinese New Year is cleaning. The Chinese believe that sweeping the floors and cleaning the house will drive away bad luck and bring good luck to the family for the coming year. Go to the Castle Gate in Medieval Age and say: "It is the time of the Dragon!"<BR><BR>
3. The color red is important for the New Year celebration. Red paper cutouts adorn windows and doors. An important activity on Chinese New Year's Eve, or "Year-pass Eve," is for families to gather for a feast. This feast includes traditional foods such as sweets, duck, pig, chicken, Chinese dumplings and spring roles. At the end of the evening, families set off fireworks. Why are all the decorations red?
* Red dye was easy to make
* Red frightens away the mythical beast called Nien
* Red signifies sunset and the ending of the pevious year
* Red is considered to be a dragon's lucky color<BR><BR>
4. Another important tradition is visiting friends and relatives during the New Year celebration. New Year greetings are exchanged, and children are given lucky money to bring them good fortune. The year of the dragon is special and much anticipated. The dragon is the only creature in the Chinese zodiac that is not commonly found in nature. Go to the Fireworks Lobby in Victorian Age and say: "Good Fortune!"<BR><BR>
===Answers===
1. Mardi Gras
2. Go to the Castle Gate in Medieval Age and say: "It is the time of the Dragon!"
3. Red frightens away the mythical beast called Nien
4. Go to the 4th of July Fireworks Game Lobby in Victorian Age and say: "Good Fortune!"
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