A Glimpse of Chinese Culture

The development of Chinese philosophy is introduced in this part.

We will continue talking about  the development of  ancient  Chinese philosophy.

We will discuss about the basic features of Chinese ancient philosophy in this part. You will learn the common features of Chinese philosophy in details.

In this part, you will know traditional Chinese ethics include both good and bad elements. Some reflect the high standard or moral pursuit of the Chinese culture and embrace ethical wisdom of lasting value, while others are unsuitable in modern society.

Your will find that  China is a country with many different religions in this part. There are native Taoist religion and religions of foreign origin such as Buddhism, Islam, Catholicism and Protestant Christianity.

This is an introduction to the second chapter that discusses Chinese Literature.

Let’s find out the rough development line of Chinese literature in this part!

In these three parts, we will lead you to the world of Chinese classical literature：from pre-Qin to May 4,1919.You will know some very interesting stories and some classical books, etc.

In these three parts, we will lead you to the world of Chinese classical literature：from pre-Qin to May 4,1919.You will know some very interesting stories and some classical books, etc.

In these three parts, we will lead you to the world of Chinese classical literature：from pre-Qin to May 4,1919.You will know some very interesting stories and some classical books, etc.

Let’s talk about modern literature. In 1919, the May 4 Movement led China into new prosperous times. The main theme of the second Sino-Japanese war period was to seek existence and liberation The founding of New China in 1949 serves as a signpost of contemporary Chinese literature.

In this part，we will learn something about Chinese contemporary Literature: from 1949 to present. 

In this part, Chinese characters are discussed. You will find out how they have developed and the ways of creating them. You will also be presented with some complicated Chinese characters.

In this part, five styles of Chinese scripts are introduced, which is followed by the description of the four tools necessary for Chinese calligraphy. Some famous calligraphers in China are also introduced.

Traditional Chinese painting is the art of painting on a piece of Xuan paper or silk with a Chinese brush that was soaked with black ink or colored pigments. You can learn the classification of Chinese painting and our instructor will show you some wonderful works.

Beijing opera is the most popular and influential opera in China with a history of almost 200 years. In this part, let’s approach this traditional Chinese art together!

Now let’s discuss or introduce very briefly about local operas. China is a country with a vast land and various nationalities. People in different regions speak different dialects. As a result, many local opera forms have appeared alongside Beijing Opera.

As to folk performing arts, we will talk about Quyi. In this part, you can know what is Quyi and what different forms compose it.

Chinese folk music with strong nationalistic features is a Chinese treasure. We will talk about this treasure in this part.

Education has always been very closely linked with culture. Only through education can a nation’s cultural tradition and spirit be spread developed and renewed. In this chapter, our instructor will present you the past and present in China’s education.

This part is focused on the concept of respecting teachers and valuing education in China. 

The development of traditional education is explored in this part. Since ancient times the traditions of teaching and education in China have been held in the highest esteem

After traditional Chinese education, let’s explore present-day education. You will know the some great college in China and others information about education.

Now international communication and cooperation in education has moved to a new stage. Students are helped and encouraged to study abroad, and the number of foreigners studying in China has greatly increased. In this part, let’s know something about Confucius Institutes and so on.

Let’s get started with ancient science and technology. Among the great number of inventions and creations. The most well-known are undoubtedly the four great inventions. In next two parts, our topic is the four inventions.

We will continue talking about the four inventions.

This part introduces you to some other impressive ancient inventions from China.

Now we will come to another great treasure of China—Traditional Chinese Medicine. Long ago, the Chinese people knew how to cure the sickness and protect their health by medical science and drugs. Currently, traditional Chinese medical science and medicine has spread to many place worldwide.

Finally, we will conclude with modern scientific. Since 1949, science and technology in modern China has continued to develop rapidly particularly in the last several decades.

As an important part of popular culture, sports in China began to  take real shape during the Qin, Han and Three Kingdoms periods. Sports in ancient China were extremely rich and diversified ach with its own distinct features.

Now people throughout China are paying more and more attention to fitness and their lifestyle has changed a lot. In most cities spending money on health and fitness has become trendy these days.

Do you still remember the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games? China achieved a major historic breakthrough and made significant contributions to the development of the Olympic Games.

In this chapter, you can learn something about Chinese traditional festivals. It will include: the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Qingming Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Double Seventh Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Double Ninth Festival and other Ethnic Minority Festival.

The Spring Festival, also called the Chinese New Year is China’s most important festival. There are many legends about the origin of nian.  You will learn more about these legends.

The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, is closely related to Spring Festival. In this part, you will know how people in China celebrate this special festival.

Qing ming, which falls on two days before or after April 5 by the lunar calendar, is one of the 24 seasonal division points, the time for sowing of the crop seeds and tree planting.

Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month and is celebrated everywhere in China.

There also are many legends describing evolution of the festival.

The Double Seventh Festival, on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, is a traditional festival full of romance. Let’s have a look of this romantic festival.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the “Moon Festival”, falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.

Double Ninth Festival or Chongyang Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month.

There are numerous other festivals for people of the Han majority. People of ethnic minority groups all have their own traditional festivals, which are diverse and colorful.

Chinese Cuisine enjoys a solid reputation for its color, smell, taste, and design, as well as its variety. 

Due to the vast territory, abundant resources, varied climate and different living habits in China, people from different places have quite different flavors of food. 

A bite of China is a documentary television program produced by CCTV. Let’s “taste” these delicious food in this part.

In this part, we will tell you what table manners you should know when you have a meal in China.

The Chinese like to drink tea and often entertain friends and guests with it. The tea-leaf is the necessity in the life of Chinese people. You will find reasons for its popularity in this part.

Wine has a long history in China and plays an important part in the life of Chinese people. There are many stories about wine in Chinese history.

In this chapter we will offer you a very brief introduction to Chinese costumes and adornment and we will talk about the development of Chinese clothing in this part.

You can learn silk and silk road in this part and of course the embroidery and batik.

In this part you will know what is Tunic suit and cheongsam and how they developed.

The ethnic minorities of China have produced fanciful, colorful costumes with distinctive styles and stunning ornamental accessories. Here we will introduce you some of the most typical styles.