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Festivals of Thailand Trivia Quiz

Thailand, or "The Land of Smiles", is known for having many great festivals. Here's a journey through the most famous festivals.

A multiple-choice quiz by Thaistory. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Thaistory

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
358,697

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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290

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is "Songkran" called in English? Hint

Light Festival

Water Festival

Rain Festival

River Festival

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Question 2 of 10

2. When is the Thai New Year? Hint

second week of February

mid-July

mid-April

last day of December

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why do people float kratongs (floaters) during the Loy Kratong festival? Hint

to scare bad spirits away

to pray for the dead

to feed fish

to ask for forgiveness from the Goddess of Water

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where do people usually celebrate Wai Kru? Hint

at the beach

at temples

at schools

at home

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Thai province holds the Buffalo Race? Hint

Chiang Mai

Phuket

Bangkok

Chonburi

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Question 6 of 10

6. What do people do before they release flying lanterns during the Lantern Festival? Hint

make a wish

write a note

pray

kiss their partner

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Thai celebration corresponds to Father's Day? Hint

Mother's Day

King's Birthday

Queen's Birthday

the birth of the Buddha

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Question 8 of 10

8. What do people build during the Bangsaen Wan Lai Songkran Festival? Hint

krathongs (floaters)

origami cranes

stupas out of sand

sand castles

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Question 9 of 10

9. What do Thai people celebrate during the Chakri Memorial Day? Hint

the Chakri dynasty

independence of Thailand

the wars between Siam and Burma

the king's birthday

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the longest-running temple fair in Thailand? Hint

Tak Bat Dok Mai in Saraburi

Phra Samut Chedi Fair in Samut Prakan

Monkey Buffet Festival in Lopburi

Hae Pha Kuen That Festival in Nakhon Si Thammarat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is "Songkran" called in English?

Answer: Water Festival

Songkran is celebrated in April, the hottest month in Thailand. To cool down, people toss water on each other. It marks the traditional New Year in Thailand, and runs April 13-16.

2. When is the Thai New Year?

Answer: mid-April

The Thai New Year is celebrated in mid-April because in Southeast Asia the transition of the Sun in the constellation of Aries takes place at this time of the year. As such, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos use this event to start a new year.

3. Why do people float kratongs (floaters) during the Loy Kratong festival?

Answer: to ask for forgiveness from the Goddess of Water

Many Thai people believe in the Goddess of Water, and float kratongs to pay respect to her. They also hope that all the bad things in their life will float away.

4. Where do people usually celebrate Wai Kru?

Answer: at schools

Wai Kru, or Teacher's Day, is always celebrated on a Thursday, at the beginning of the academic year. "Wai" means "to pay respect", and "Kru" is the Thai word for "teacher".

5. Which Thai province holds the Buffalo Race?

Answer: Chonburi

The Buffalo Race, or Wing Kwai in Thai, is a fun event in which farmers ride their water buffaloes to compete for prizes and fame. Chonburi is located in Chonburi Province.

6. What do people do before they release flying lanterns during the Lantern Festival?

Answer: make a wish

The Lantern Festival mainly takes place in the north of Thailand. Because of the great numbers of floating lanterns released during this festival, many airlines briefly stop their flights to Chiang Mai, the province where the festival is the most popular.

7. What Thai celebration corresponds to Father's Day?

Answer: King's Birthday

Thai people consider their king as the Father of the Nation, so the reigning king's birthday is considered Father's Day. King Bhumibol Adulyadej's birthday is the 5th of December.

8. What do people build during the Bangsaen Wan Lai Songkran Festival?

Answer: stupas out of sand

Bangsaen is a popular resort town in the province of Chonburi, 60 km southeast of Bangkok. The beach here is especially popular during Songkran, the Water Festival, for its lively celebrations and the many stupas (chedis) people build on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand.

9. What do Thai people celebrate during the Chakri Memorial Day?

Answer: the Chakri dynasty

The Chakri Dynasty started in 1782, when King Rama I moved the capital city from Thonburi to the fishing village of Bangkok, across the Chao Phraya River. The head of the Chakri Dynasty in 2013 was King Rama IX.

10. What is the longest-running temple fair in Thailand?

Answer: Phra Samut Chedi Fair in Samut Prakan

Thailand is known for an active temple life, where communities gather to celebrate different religious and national holidays. These fairs involve playing games, showing movies, selling food, and setting up activities for young children.

Source: Author Thaistory

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