Explore theChinese Culture: Explore the Chinese Culture By Vivian Lee（李静静） School of Economics and Management Beijing Jiaotong University


Overview: Overview China, an ancient, mysterious and beautiful land , is proud of her 1.3 billion people, five thousand years’ history, resplendent culture and distinctive customs. Chinese 'four great inventions' (paper, gunpowder, printing and the compass) are her greatest gifts to the world. Chinese arts and crafts, including painting, calligraphy, operas, embroidery and silk are distinctive and unique. Chinese Martial arts, which have only recently begun to enjoy popularity across the world, have been part of Chinese culture for centuries, Chinese cuisine has been exported to every corner of the globe.


Contents: Contents Modern Chinese culture Traditional Chinese Culture


Traditional Chinese Culture: Traditional Chinese Culture 信息 平台 业务 流程 设计原则 Traditional Festival Chinese Folk Arts Chinese Architecture Chinese Cuisine Traditional Chinese Culture Religion & Philosophy


Traditional Chinese culture: Traditional Chinese culture Traditional Festival Religion & Philosophy Chinese Cuisine Chinese Architecture Chinese Folk Arts


Spring Festival: Spring Festival There are many traditional festivals in China, such as Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival. But Spring Festival, also known as Chinese new year, is the most important in our culture, just as important as Christmas Day in western culture. Traditional Festival


Spring Festival: Spring Festival The origin of Spring Festival—”Nian”, lunar year. 15-day celebration—reunion and thanksgiving New Year's Eve Dinner Fireworks Dui Lian Traditional Festival Chinese Dumpling -- the most important foods in Chinese New Year Fireworks are used to scare the beast “Nian” and to get rid of ill luck Reflect the best wishes to the upcoming year


Traditional Chinese Culture: Traditional Chinese Culture Chinese Folk Arts Traditional Festival Religion& Philosophy Chinese Cuisine Chinese Architecture


Chinese Folk Arts: Chinese Folk Arts 业务 流程 Chinese folk arts Traditional Festival Martial Arts Beijing Opera Two special arts


Beijing Opera: Beijing Opera Beijing opera is the most influential opera in China and has a history of around 200 years. It synthesizes the arts of singing, dancing, recitation, martial arts, and instrumental music. Symbolism dominates the motions and stage designs.


Beijing Opera: Beijing Opera There are four main roles in Beijing Opera: Sheng Dan Jing Chou The facial painting is worth appreciating for its artistic value


Martial Arts (Wushu): Martial Arts (Wushu) Anyone who has seen classical Chinese Kung Fu movies will be deeply impressed by the Chinese Wushu, which is called Kung Fu or Chinese martial arts in the west. Do you know Bruce Lee, Jet Li or Jackie Chan?


Martial Arts (Wushu): Martial Arts (Wushu) Wushu is an important and unique component of Chinese cultural heritage with centuries of cultural history attached. Wushu not only includes physical exercise but also Chinese philosophy, meditation and aesthetics. Wushu is now to be a sport of the Olympic Games soon.


Traditional Chinese Culture: Traditional Chinese Culture Chinese Architecture Chinese Folk Arts Traditional Festival Religion & Philosophy Chinese Cuisine


Chinese Architecture: Chinese Architecture 业务 流程 Architecture A Chinese structure is based on the principle of balance and symmetry. Office buildings, residences, temples, and palaces all follow the principle that the main structure is the axis. The secondary structures are positioned as two wings on either side to form the main room and yard. The distribution of interior space reflects Chinese social and ethnical values.


The Forbidden City: The Forbidden City


The Great Wall: The Great Wall The Great Wall of China was built mainly to protect the Chinese Empire from invaders from the Mongolians. This huge wall stretches over 1,500 miles and extends from Kansu in the west to the Yellow sea in the east.


Traditional Chinese Culture: Traditional Chinese Culture Chinese Cuisine Chinese Architecture Chinese Folk Arts Traditional Festival Religion& Philosophy


Chinese Eight Regional Cuisines: Chinese Eight Regional Cuisines 业务 流程 Chinese Cuisine Chinese cuisine includes a variety of different flavors due to China's vast geography and diverse nationalities. Local dishes with their own distinctiveness can be roughly divided into eight regional cuisines.


Beijing Roast Duck : Beijing Roast Duck Beijing Roast duck is thought to be one of the most delicious dishes all over the world; most visitors coming to Beijing will never forget to have a try. First, the chef will show you the whole duck. Then, he will slice it into about one hundred and twenty pieces with both skin and meat for each. Usually the duck is served together with special pancakes, hollowed sesame bun, green onions and sweet sauce. Dinners can wrap duck slices, onion, and sauce in a pancake or a sesame bun with their bare hands. Sometimes people would like to put in mashed garlic and cucumber or carrot strips as well.


Traditional Chinese Culture: Traditional Chinese Culture Religion & Philosophy Chinese Cuisine Chinese Architecture Chinese Folk Arts Traditional Festival


Chinese Religion and Philosophy: Chinese Religion and Philosophy The three main Chinese religions are Buddhism Taoism Confucianism These three main religions have interacted with one another throughout the two thousands years of Chinese history. Religion & Philosophy


Buddhism: Buddhism Buddhism was first introduced from India as early as 166 AD. It gained the support of the imperial court and since then it has been dominating China for many centuries. Video


Taoism: Taoism Taoism is the Chinese religion which believes in ghosts and spirits. It originated from a Chinese school of philosophy which emphasized cooperation with the natural forces.


Confucianism : Confucianism Confucianism was originally the philosophy of Confucius who stressed the maintenance of a stable system of inter-personal relationships at different levels of society. The Analects


Confucianism : Confucianism The Confucian tradition has a long historical legacy in East Asia extending from China across Korea and Japan and into Vietnam. Despite the enormous historical variations, cultural particularities, and national differences in the region, there are certain central ideas and values which have spread across the area, and even have influenced our modern life. The embeddedness of each person in concentric circles of relationships and ethical responsibilities, The importance of the family The importance of a hierarchical social system The significance of education


Business culture & etiquette: Business culture & etiquette 信息 平台 业务 流程 设计原则 Relationship & “Face” Gift Giving Dining Etiquette Business culture & etiquette


Business culture & etiquette: Business culture & etiquette China is becoming very much a economic powerhouse. It is only a matter of time before you need to do business with someone in China. China's business practice is very different from Western business practice, so it will be good if you can learn to understand Chinese business culture and etiquette. Useful Tips ！


Relationship & “Face”: Relationship & “Face” Chinese people care more about the social relationship than business relationship in doing the business Giving face (giving due respect) is a very important concept in China. You must give the appropriate respect according to rank and seniority.


Gift Giving: Gift Giving Do not give clocks. Clocks are associated with death. Do not give knives, scissors, letter openers, etc. It implies the severing of a relationship Do not expect that a gift will be opened immediately Avoid giving things to people in groups of four, since the number four in Chinese is a homonym for the word 'death' . Never give a Chinese gentleman a green hat. It is associated with adultery. ！


Dining Etiquette: Dining Etiquette If you are the guest, wait to be seated as hierarchy is involved Eating usually begins once the host offers the first drink. Use the serving chopsticks or turn your chopsticks around when use them to server others Avoid dropping chopsticks as it is considered bad luck. ！


Modern Chinese culture: Modern Chinese culture Eastern culture Western culture Juxtaposition


The Juxtaposition of Eastern Culture and Western Culture: The Juxtaposition of Eastern Culture and Western Culture


And more important…: And more important…


Beijing 2008: Beijing 2008 The Beijing Olympic Games will be a perfect occasion to fully display China's 5,000-year history and its resplendent culture The Beijing Olympic Games will fully express the common aspiration of the Chinese people to jointly seek peace, development and common progress together with the peoples of the world.


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