[Tanabata Quiz] Three-choice questions to enjoy trivia and fun facts
Tanabata is a festival where a romantic story unfolds about Orihime and Hikoboshi, who can meet only once a year on a special night.
It’s also cherished as a traditional celebration, with a bittersweet yet heartwarming tale passed down through generations.
Some of you may want to delve deeper into the romantically tinged atmosphere of Tanabata.
In this article, we’ve compiled a quiz themed around the history and trivia of Tanabata.
We’ll present many questions that teach fun facts, such as why we write wishes on tanzaku strips and decorate bamboo.
Give these quizzes a try to make your Tanabata festivities even more enjoyable!
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[Tanabata Quiz] 3-choice questions to enjoy trivia and fun facts (21–30)
What do people in Taiwan call the day of Tanabata?
- Family Day
- Friendship Day
- Lovers' Day
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Lovers' Day
In Japan, when Tanabata comes around, families make decorations, hang them on bamboo branches, and eat somen noodles, right? But in Taiwan, it’s said to be cherished as a day for couples to spend time together and exchange gifts, much like the love story of Hikoboshi and Orihime. How romantic!
What do people do on the Tanabata day in some regions of Taiwan?
- Coming-of-Age Ceremony
- graduation ceremony
- wedding
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Coming-of-Age Ceremony
In some regions of Taiwan, there is a tradition of celebrating coming of age during the Qixi Festival. By passing under a decoration called the “Qiniangma Pavilion,” it is said that one leaves parental protection, marking the child’s growth. “Qiniangma Pavilion” is pronounced shichijō-botei in Japanese. This custom is practiced at places such as Kaitai Tianhou Temple in Anping.
What does the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan call the Tanabata day according to the old lunar calendar?
- Old Tanabata
- Traditional Tanabata
- Autumn Tanabata
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Traditional Tanabata
At the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Tanabata based on the lunisolar calendar—that is, the 7th day of the 7th month in the old calendar—is referred to as the “Traditional Tanabata.” Traditional Tanabata tends to coincide with the end of the rainy season, making the stars easier to see. Why not take a moment to look up at the night sky on that day?
Which countries celebrate Tanabata as the Star Festival?
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Peru
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Brazil
Surprisingly, the answer is Brazil! It seems this is rooted in the large number of immigrants from Japan, and Tanabata is affectionately known as the Star Festival in Brazil. Just like in Japan, people hang strips of paper with their wishes written on them, and it’s said they burn the strips to send their wishes.
Where in the United States holds a large-scale Tanabata festival?
- California
- New York
- Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
In the United States, the Los Angeles Tanabata Festival has been held since 2009 with the cooperation of Sendai City. It takes place at the same time as the Sendai Tanabata Festival, one of the three major festivals of Tohoku, and it seems that the local Miyagi Prefecture Association plays a central role in carrying on the tradition.
In conclusion
We gave you a trivia quiz about Tanabata—how was it? Understanding why we write wishes on tanzaku (paper strips) will make the event even more enjoyable when it comes time to write them.
Beloved by children and adults alike, Tanabata is on July 7.
Along with various fun facts, try enjoying this traditional festival while eating customary festival foods.