Chinese Culture by 墜樓白鴿

Yangqin 揚琴 - The Foreign "Chinese Instrument"

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:34:16 UTC

Yangqin, a member of the hammered dulcimer family, plays an important role as the main accompaniment in Chinese orchestra. It is played by a bamboo beater, which has a leather or rubber head. People describe Yangqin’s timbre as marbles falling onto jade plates when it plays fast, and when it plays slowly it sounds like mountain spring. It does not originate from China but from Persia. However, it spread in China, and became a “Chinese instrument”.

Yangqin Playing：

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ukAzupF_Y

To know more about Yangqin:

https://omeka-s.grinnell.edu/s/MusicalInstruments/item/2102

Riddle 謎語 - "The game of language"

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:36:02 UTC

Riddle is a cryptic allusion to things or words for people to guess, originating from ancient Chinese society. In ancient times, the people sometimes had political thoughts that they couldn’t say out loud for their safety, so they used riddles as a tool to spread their thoughts. After many centuries of development, the culture of riddles slowly became a game for some people to play.

Suona 嗩吶 - The First Double-reed Instrument

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:36:29 UTC

Suona is a double-reed woodwind instrument that originated from West Asia, and income to China in the 3rd Century. After development in China, it became a representative wind instrument of China. It has a lot of variety in its timbre, and people use it to simulate birdsong, cry, and lots of other sounds, it has complex techniques to increase the variety. It is made of Silver/Copper and wood.

To know more about Suona:

https://web.northeastern.edu/music-chinese/suona/

Erhu 二胡 - The Singing Fiddle

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:36:32 UTC

Erhu is a bowed stringed instrument that originated from the Xi ethnic group in China. It has the name because it is a Hu, a big family of bowed stringed instruments in China, with two strings (Er means two in Chinese). It has a timbre that is close to human singing and speaking and makes a cantabile effect. Most Erhu is made of wood, scaly skin, and strings. Some of them replace wood with ivory, jade, or plastics.

Erhu Playing：

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUnZZEqhjD4&t=4s

To know more about Erhu

https://www.lantungmusic.com/erhu/

Burr puzzle 魯班鎖 - "architecture structure puzzle"

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:36:48 UTC

Burr puzzle is a wooden puzzle created by the famous carpenter “Lu Ban” during the Zhou Dynasty. The structure of this puzzle is such that wooden blocks fit perfectly into each other. The structure of this puzzle inspired the architecture and civil engineering of ancient buildings. Today, the Burr puzzle is still used widely as a representation of Chinese culture as a gift and toy.

https://chinesepuzzles.org/interlocking-burr-puzzles/

Guzheng 古箏- The King of All Instruments

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:37:26 UTC

Zheng, also known as Guzheng, Hanzheng, and Qinzheng, is an ancient plucked string instrument of China. It originated from the Han ethnic group and has high significance for Chinese culture. The name Zheng comes from its sound. It has a constant timbre and has lots of techniques to form strong expressiveness. Therefore, it got the title, “The King of All Instruments” and “The Chinese Piano”

GuZheng Playing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWUMxKSmnxA

Famous traditional pieces of Guzheng:

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201206/01/WS5a29f94da3101a51ddf8e09b.html

To know more about Guzheng:

https://guzhengalive.com/guzheng-in-90-seconds

Go 圍棋 - " Famous complex strategy game"

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:37:33 UTC

“Go” is an ancient board game that originated in China 4,000 years ago. Historians consider “Go” to be one of the oldest board games that has ever been discovered. However the origin of the game cannot be proven, so there are only some hypotheses of the origin. Nowadays, Go is still one of the most famous board games and still a lot of competition exists.

Xun 塤 - A Mellow Simulation of Hoot

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:37:54 UTC

Xun is a wind instrument that originated from China, it was first used to simulate the hoot of beasts. After development, it has more holes and is able to make more sounds. It is mostly made of clay, and some of them are made of bones or stones. It has a mellow timbre and is an important instrument in Zhou Dynasty’s palace.

Xun playing:

https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=4c36P2oOFi4

To know more about Xun:

https://www.britannica.com/art/xun

Sheng 笙 - The Chinese Pipe Organ

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:38:02 UTC

Sheng is a free-weed wind instrument that originated from China that is the first instrument to use a free-weed. It has always had a significant influence on Chinese music and appeared in lots of literature. It has an elegant timbre, which sounds like a pipe organ. It was first a combination of many bamboos, and after development, weeds and other important elements of Sheng were added. Nowadays, some people use metal to make Sheng's bodies, but most still use bamboo.

Sheng playing：

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MLC9LEhzlc

To know more about Sheng:

https://web.northeastern.edu/music-chinese/sheng/

Chinese chess 象棋 - "war on table"

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:38:05 UTC

Chinese chess is a strategy board game that originated in China during the Tang dynasty. After centuries of development, the rules of Chinese chess are what we now are familiar with. Nowadays, Chinese chess is still one of the most popular strategy games in China that have international competitions.

here is a famous Chinese chess champion's biography:

(biography)

https://www.jendow.com.tw/wiki/Xu%20Yinchuan

Mahjong 麻將- "Chinese gamble game"

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:39:19 UTC

Mahjong is a four person board game that originated in China in the 18th century. The game of Mahjong contains 34 types of tiles with different suits, such as dots, bamboo, and characters. Nowadays Mahjong is still a famous board game in a lot of Asian countries, and it's also a form of gambling.

Zongzi 粽子- " Dragon Boat Festival Dish"

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:40:02 UTC

Zongzi is a food made from steamed rice wrapped in leaves, and it originated during the late Han Dynasty. In China, Zongzi is considered one of the most representative traditional foods in China. Nowadays, Zongzi is traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival, an event that celebrates the myth of Qu Yuan.

Double Ninth Festival 重陽節 - The Festival for Elders.

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:40:12 UTC

Nine is the largest Positive number (odd single-digit number), and this has been seen as an auspicious day. Also, nine has a homophonic of long times, therefore, this makes the festival for elders. This also contains a tradition of harvest celebration, chrysanthemum appreciation, and mountain climbing. People drink chrysanthemum wine eat Chongyang Cake, and climb mountains (or other activities) with the elders at home.

To know more about Double Ninth Festival:

https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/the-double-ninth-festival.htm

Dumpling 餃子- " representative traditional food in China"

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:40:27 UTC

A dumpling is a food that uses thin, fried or steamed dough to wrap meat and vegetables. Dumplings originated in China 2,600 years ago in Xinjiang. Nowadays, dumplings are one the most well-known Chinese cultural staple, and this food has already spread all over the world in the form of fast food.

Moon cake 月餅

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:41:04 UTC

Mooncakes, originating over 3,000 years ago in China, symbolize unity during the Mid-Autumn Festival. This cake has a dense filling, often lotus seed or red bean paste, encased in a thin, decorative crust. Originally an offering to the moon, mooncakes now serve as a traditional mid-autumn festival representative treat.

Cold Food Festival 寒食節 - The Festival of Loyalty

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:41:42 UTC

The Festival started by state leader Chong’er, is to commemorate and honor his loyal subordinate Jie Zitui. Since Jie Zitui died in a forest fire, Chong’er banned fire. However, there are no limits nowadays, but the tradition of eating cold food has been handed down. Therefore, people eat Hanshi Porridge (Cold Porridge) with maltose. After development, different activities, such as willow appreciation, outings, and poetry composition.

To know more about Cold Food Festival:

http://www.chinatoday.com.cn/ctenglish/2018/cs/201905/t20190506_800166869.html

Hanfu 漢服

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:41:58 UTC

Hanfu is a traditional Chinese clothing that originates back thousands of years. Hanfu is characterized by its flowing, loose-fitting design. Typically composed of layered garments, it includes robes, skirts, and jackets adorned with intricate embroidery. Hanfu not only shows historical aesthetics but also serves as a symbol of cultural heritage. Nowadays Hanfu only shows up in traditional celebrations.

here is a interviews of the 200 Hanfu experts:

(audio file)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em5QnW_mTvg

Ghost Festival 中元節 - The Festival for the Lonely Ghosts

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:42:01 UTC

The festival is about worshiping ancestors and lonely ghosts. Chinese people believe that ancestors can help them when there are difficulties. Also, some people believe worshiping the lonely ghosts can prevent the ghosts to not going against people. People will burn ancestor money and also put fruits, snacks, and other offerings for the ghosts to eat. It is a significant showing of the Chinese's worship of Ghosts.

To know more about Ghost Festival:

https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/hungry-ghost-festival.htm

Lunyu 論語 - The Record of Teaching

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:42:17 UTC

Lunyu is a book in which Confusious students record what Confusius talks about when they are having classes. Lunyu shows the ideology, ambition, and behavior of the Confucious, which made it become an important classic of Confucianism. It has twenty chapters, each about different things of Confucius. Most paragraphs start with “Confucius said” or “(student) said”, which is a discussion between the teacher and students.

Lunyu:

https://ctext.org/analects

To know more about Lunyu:

http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Classics/lunyu.html

Classic of Mountains and Seas 山海經 - The Collection of Unusual Things

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:42:37 UTC

Classic of Mountains and Seas does not have an author, it can be seen as a collection of many people’s knowledge, information, and experience. The book describes animals, plants, myths, and other unusual landscapes categorized into “mountain” and “sea”. This has become a huge inspiration for people creating artwork.

To know more about Classic of Mountain and Seas:

https://open.muhlenberg.pub/chinasmagicalcreatures/chapter/classic-of-mountains-and-seas/

Sweet wine 甜酒

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:42:47 UTC

Sweet wine is a traditional Chinese Hunan drink that has a long history. When Emperor Qianlong traveled to the south of the Yangtze River, he caught a whiff of the sweet wine and decided to give it a try. Following this event, sweet wine gained widespread popularity in China, with even the famous poet Li Bai expressing his love for it. However, throughout many centuries, the traditional recipe for sweet wine has changed, and the flavor of the wine is no longer the same.

Records of the Grand Historian 史記 - The Records of Normal People

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:43:09 UTC

Records of the Grand Historian is a book that records the history from the mythological age until the time the book is done. It includes every important historical event in the book., and it is the only book that records all the history that they know in China. The book is categorized by characters, and each chapter talks about one or one kind of character(s). It was also categorized into Kings and Emperors, nobles, and normal people. Its significance comes from the normal people that he records, which is hard to find in Chinese history.

To know more about the Records of Grand History:

https://totallyhistory.com/the-records-of-the-grand-historian/

Sima Qian(Biography):

Sima Qian, a historian, is the author of the Records of the Grand Historian. He was the first to use biographical articles in history records, and all historians afterward used this kind of form to record history.

Suanmeitang 酸梅湯

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:43:17 UTC

Suanmeitang is a Chinese beverage that has been celebrated for its digestion benefits for at least 1,000 years. Made from preserved sour plums to serve people in the Qing royal courts, enthusiasts now make it at home with ingredients like hawthorn, liquorice , and brown sugar. It is said to be far tastier if you make your own rather than buying it.

Journey to the West 西遊記 - The Jouney of a Monk and Three Animals

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:43:53 UTC

The novel talks about a Monk taking his three disciples, who are different creatures, going to India from China to find the scripture of Buddhism. At the time, the government was corrupt, therefore, the Author uses this book to express his anger at the unappreciation of his talent. It is the first fantasy novel in China and also the first to use a novel to express the thought of resisting the feudal society.

To know more about Journey to the West:

https://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/journey-to-the-west/

Tea 茶

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:43:54 UTC

Tea is an internationally-celebrated beverage that originated in China almost 5,000 years ago. Legends say that Emperor Shen Nung sat beneath a tree with boiled water from his servant when leaves accidentally blew in his cup. Many generations of Chinese people have drunk tea for its pleasure and medicinal benefits, including reducing inflammation.

Investiture of the Gods 封神演義 - A Mortal Canonized the Gods

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:44:21 UTC

It talks about a war between two powers. One is the old Shang Dynasty and the other is the new Zhou Dynasty, and the Zhou took over the territories and became the ruler of China. It expresses a kind of fatalism, which is different from the traditional Chinese culture at that time. The novel has a massive influence on people at that time, and lots of dramas are inspired by it.

To know more about Investiture of the Gods:

https://ultimatepopculture.fandom.com/wiki/Investiture_of_the_Gods

Peking opera 京劇

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:44:32 UTC

Peking Opera is a traditional Chinese performance of singing, combat acrobatics, dance, and elaborate costumes. Telling stories based on folklore from across many regions, the performances began in the late Qing Empire and solidified into a custom by the 1840’s. The four main types of characters include women, gentlemen, rough men, and clowns.

here is a video of the peaking opera (video file): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzBDB-u1pRg

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三國演義 - Wars for New Dynasty

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:44:42 UTC

This is a novel written by Luo GuanZhong based on the history of the Three Kingdoms periods. It is the first historical fictional novel in Chinese history, and it has about 70% of real historical events and settings. This caused people to think of the characters' property as they were in the novel but not in history since the novel has a very high influence in China. The novel expresses the pattern of Dynasties’ and Kingdoms’ rise and fall.

To know more about Romance of the Three Kingdoms:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Romance-of-the-Three-Kingdoms

Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors 三皇五帝 - The Base-stone of China

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:45:03 UTC

There are several versions of the sovereigns and emperors, and in every version, they are the base-stones for Chinese culture. The sovereigns are people who represent three important innovations of ancient China, for example, the building of houses is represented by the Suiren. The five emperors are five great emperors in the Myth-period of China

To know more about Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors:

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Three_Sovereigns_and_Five_Emperors

Glove puppetry 布偶戲

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:45:07 UTC

Glove Puppetry is a performance art that originated in the 1600’s in which hand puppets made of elaborate wood carvings and embroidered outfits tell folklore stories. For example, one common tale tells the story of an honest and responsive judge during the Song Dynasty, Bao Gong, while another tells the story of a pilgrimage to find ancient Buddhist texts.

here is a video about the glove puppetry:

(video file)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emQY-ohQxRg

Nuwa and Fuxi 女媧和伏羲 - The Ancestor of All Humans

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:45:28 UTC

They are two myth figures in Chinese history, and they are siblings. Nuwa is the sister and Fuxi is the brother. In myth, Nuwa creates humans with mud and also mends the sky when the God of Water breaks the pillar supporting the sky. The Fuxi is the ancestor of humanities in China, for example, he draws the Bagua which is an important part of the philosophy, divination, and ideology of China.

To know more about Fuxi:

https://mythopedia.com/topics/fuxi

To know more about Nuwa:

https://mythopedia.com/topics/nuwa

Houyi and Chang'e 后羿與嫦娥 - The Most Famous Couple in China

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:45:48 UTC

Houyi is the husband of Chang'e in Chinese Myth. Yi, according to scholars' speculation, is a tribe leader. Then, in myth, Yi becomes a hero of all humans by shooting down nine suns when there are ten, and a word is added to its name, and called Houyi. Chang’e eats an immortal pill when Yi’s student wants to steal it, and fly to the moon, and live in a palace called Guanghan.

To know more about Hou Yi:

https://mythopedia.com/topics/hou-yi

To know more about Chang'e:

https://mythopedia.com/topics/chang-e

Pangu Creates the World 盤古開天闢地 - The Sacrifice of God

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:46:10 UTC

The myth talks about how the Pangu creates the world, and how does it sacrifices itself to make a stabilized world. The myth comes from the middle part of China and slowly becomes the myth of the creation of China. Lots of literature pieces, games, and other works have contained Pangu in them, and become a significant part of Chinese culture.

To know more about Pangu:

https://mythopedia.com/topics/pangu

Nunchaku 雙節棍

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:46:26 UTC

Nunchaku are thought by many historians to have originated in Okinawa, Japan as a weapon made up of two sticks combined with a chain. However, one legend claims that the Chinese Emperor Jiu Hong Jun retreated to a small village after a defeat only to find that the farmers were using nunchaku to remove the husk of crops. He believed –so legends say– they could be adapted as a weapon.

Kuafu Chases the Sun 夸父逐日 - A Giant's Persistence

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:46:32 UTC

The myth talks about the Kuafu, a giant who chases the sun and dies of thirst, then creates a forest when dying. Most scholars agree that this myth reflects the ancient Chinese’s desire to explore nature and their determination to achieve the goal. Nowadays, in China, people think of Kuafu as a positive example of Persistence, and Taiwan thinks of it as a negative example of overestimating himself, and it has become an idiom.

The complete story of Kuafu chases the sun:

https://astoryshing.com/story-of-kuafu-chasing-the-sun/

Jingwei Fills the Sea 精衛填海 - A Bird of Kindness

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:47:05 UTC

A tribe leader’s smallest daughter named Nuwa (Not the Nuwa who creates humans), dies by sinking into the sea and becomes a bird called Jingwei. She then starts to take branches and stones to try to fill the sea. This story is explained as an example of persistence and kindness in all areas.

To know more about Pangu

https://mythlok.com/jingwei/

Crossbow 弩

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:47:10 UTC

The crossbow is a traditional weapon that has existed since the Spring and Autumn Period. The design of the crossbow combines knowledge of traditional bows and advanced physics into a lethal weapon. During the Warring States Period, armies used the crossbow as a long-distance weapon. Nowadays, the crossbow has evolved into a worldwide sport that many people enjoy.

here is a ppt slides of crossbow: (ppt slides)

https://www.slideshare.net/Simofie/chinese-cross-bow

Chinese Folk Beliefs 民間信仰 - The Trading Beliefs

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:47:30 UTC

Chinese folk beliefs contain a huge amount of gods, which are formed by both Daoism and Buddhist gods. In folk beliefs, only a small amount of people have a fanatical belief, and most people keep an attitude of trading with gods. They pray for the god controlling the specific category, and people will give offerings to the god if their wish comes true. For example, people pray to the Elder of the Moon for marriage and love. This is the main kind of belief of Southern China and Taiwan.

To know more about Chinese folk beliefs:

https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/folk-religion-china

Taoism 道教 - The Religion of Metal Eating

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:47:44 UTC

The Religion of Taoism comes from the combination of the Ideology of Taoism and the School of Naturalists, and it is the only influential religion that originated in China. After development, a complete system of god in heaven has formed. As a religion, it makes people self-cultivate and punish evil. However, it developed alchemy, which let people eat metals and achieve longlive, and this kind of action was maintained until the modernization of China.

To know more about Taoism

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/taoism/

Wang Chongyang (Biography):

Wang Chongyang (1113-1170), the founder of the Quan Zhen branch of Taoism. He has a significant status in the history of China since the Quan Zhen is the largest branch of Taoism.

China 瓷器

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:47:44 UTC

“China,” or “Fine China,” are synonyms for porcelain, a ceramic that gave rise to beautifully painted pots and bowls during the Shang Dynasty. They became highly prized possessions all over the world as they were traded, particularly in England and the Islamic world. The material itself is kaolinite, glass, bone ash, and even quartz.

here is a photo gallery of the China with some explanation:

(photo gallery)

https://theme.npm.edu.tw/exh111/ArtisticStyle/en/page-4.html#main

Chanzong Budahhism 禪宗佛教 - The Religion of Equality

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:48:07 UTC

The Religion of Buddhism originated in India, and Bodhidharma founded a branch called Chanzong and brought it to China. Then, as the Chanzong developed, more people started to believe it. Several dynasties made Buddhism its state religion. It has become a significant part of Chinese Culture. It brings the belief of mercy, ahimsa, and equality.

To know more about Buddhism:

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/buddhism-chan/

Chinese calligraph 書法

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:48:20 UTC

Chinese calligraphy is an art style, creating written words as pictorial images as part of a composition. As a script, it likely began during the Shang Dynasty but finds even earlier roots as characters carved into bones and tortoise shells in ancient history. Calligraphy was an art form that scholars and government officials had to learn and practice in order to reprint Buddhist texts.

here is a ppt slides of crossbow: (ppt slides):

https://www.slideshare.net/supercooldarpan/introduction-about-chinese-calligraphy

Bride Teasing 鬧洞房 - A Tradition Causing Sins

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:48:27 UTC

This is a tradition that the friends and relatives will frolic with the bride. This tradition comes from a story about a devil tailgating a pair of brides, and a god saw it. Therefore, he tells the bride to let their friends and relatives enter the wedding room. Nowadays, people are using the chance of people being orderless, to rape or sexually harass others. Also, there are cases of people accidentally killing others when playing. However, most bride teasing is still positive and is a time for people to play.

To know more about Bride Teasing:

https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1001056

Zouhun 走婚 - The Free Mariage

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:48:37 UTC

ZouHun is a special kind of tradition in YunNan’s MuoSuo Ethnic group. In this society, people do not marry each other. This tradition lets males go to the female's room and leave in the daytime. This tradition makes two people not monopolizing each other's sexual and economic relationship. However, the partners will still not replace someone with each other easily.

To know more about ZouHun:

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20180612-chinas-kingdom-of-women

Postpartum Confinement 坐月子 - A Rest after Giving Birth

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:49:04 UTC

Postpartum Confinement is a Chinese tradition that lets females rest for a while after giving birth. There are lots of activities that they cannot do and foods they cannot eat. Therefore, there are restaurants specialized in providing Postpartum Confinement foods. Also, there are some traditional taboos, such as watching television, tearing, or blowing winds. Most families will let the female do the Postpartum Confinement since the Chinese think rest is important after giving birth.

To know more about Postpartum Confinement:

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/07/health/chinese-postpartum-care-wellness/index.html

Chinese painting 中國畫

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:49:13 UTC

Chinese painting is a classical type of painting that originates back thousands of years. Compared to western art, the materials for Chinese paintings are far simpler as the style only requires a brush and ink. Chinese painting has reoccurring themes, such as people, mountains, rivers, and birds. Nowadays, the culture of Chinese painting has been superseded by other types of painting, yet many collectors still like the style of Chinese art.

here is a photo gallery of the Chinese painting with some explanation: (photo gallery)

https://theme.npm.edu.tw/exh106/Donated10610/en/index.html

Chinese Stone Appreciation 賞石 - The Art of Nature

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:49:27 UTC

Stone appreciation originated from the Stone Age, which goes through the process of practical objects into artistry objects. Then, with the development of the aesthetic, the Chinese developed a set of rules to distinguish if a stone has ornamentality. Also, the Chinese advocate stones without carving. This kind of culture has been applied to gardens, architecture, and a lot of other cultural items. This is a significant culture.

To know more about Stone Appreciation:

https://www.bonsai-bci.com/index.php/botanical-name-index/131-resources/stone-appreciation/stone-appreciation-aricles

Chinese archery射藝

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:50:56 UTC

Chinese archery is a martial skill with artistic expression, also included in the "six art". Its origins can be traced back to ancient times. Chinese archery evolved into an art form during the Zhou Dynasty, gaining prominence not only as a means of warfare but also as an essential aspect of traditional Chinese culture. Much like calligraphy, it became revered, showing the synthesis of martial art and aesthetic.

Four Arts 四藝 - The Symbol of Gentlemen

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:51:01 UTC

The four arts of Chinese are music, Chinese chess, calligraphy, and painting. The music is by a kind of zither, which looks like Guzheng. Chinese chess is divided into two, one is the XiangQi and the Go, both are chess that has a long history in China. The literates of China think that these four arts are the most sublime, and become the symbol of “Gentlemen”.

To know more about the Four Arts

https://www.comuseum.com/culture/four-arts/

Bushmeat 野味

faransimpson — 2023-12-12 05:51:19 UTC

In the hunter-gatherer era, animals are hard to obtain. Therefore, after development, bushmeat, especially with a great amount, has become a symbol for the rich and noble. Also, Chinese people have a nature worship, and they think wild animals can have miraculous benefits on their bodies. Therefore, a habit of eating bushmeat has formed. For example, the Manchu–Han Imperial Feast of the royals contains several dishes of bushmeat.

To know more about Bushmeat:

https://kids.kiddle.co/Yewei

Agriculturalism 農家

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:51:35 UTC

Agriculturalism, a crucial ideology in ancient China, focused on emphasizing the importance of people as the foundation for societal prosperity. The ideology originated during the Warring States Period, it believed that all humans are essential for creating a stable society. Agriculturalism laid the groundwork for fundamental democratic principles.

School of names 名家

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:52:26 UTC

School of names is a crucial ideology in ancient China, focused on separating language and fact, redefining the natural world, and achieving a state of unity between heaven and earth. The ideology originated during the pre-Qin dynasty. Nowadays, the school of names impacts the evolution of philosophical speculation.

Taoism 道家

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:52:49 UTC

Taoism is an influential ideology in ancient China, centered on allowing things to happen naturally and going with the flow. The ideology originated during the pre-Qin Dynasty by Lao Zi, the ideology of Taoism is now recognized as one of the four major Chinese philosophical thoughts.

Mohism 墨家

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:53:15 UTC

Mohism is an influential ideology in ancient China, focused on loving each other as equals between people and opposing aggressive wars. The ideology originates during the pre-Qin Dynasty. Nowadays, the ideology of Mohism gives a discussion space for ethics and sociopolitical topics.

Legalism 法家

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:53:48 UTC

Legalism is an ideology in ancient China focused on the ideas and concepts of governing the country by law. The ideology originates during the pre-Qin Dynasty, and it remains influential in modern times, with many countries still employing the principles of Legalism for governance. It is also recognized as one of the four major Chinese philosophical thoughts.

School of naturalists 陰陽家

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:54:43 UTC

The school of naturalists is an ideology in ancient China, focused on Yin Yang and Five Elements Theory, and tries to explain all the phenomenon that happens in the world. The ideology originates during the Warring States Period. Nowadays, the Theory of Five Elements has become a widely spread system and appears in various films and games.

Fu 賦

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:55:42 UTC

Fu, a distinctive genre of Chinese poetry, Originated during the Han Dynasty. Fu poems are characterized by their complex language and vivid imagery. Fu poems typically explore diverse themes, from nature and landscapes to political and social commentary. Today, Chinese Fu remains a valuable part of literary heritage

Tang poetry 唐詩

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:56:22 UTC

Tang poetry, a primary genre of Chinese poetry, originated during the Tang Dynasty. Characterized by a fixed structure and a flowing cadence, Tang poems explore themes such as nature, wars, romanticism, and realism. Today, Tang poetry remains a significant means to gain insights into the details of the Tang Dynasty, serving as a key cultural and historical resource.

here is a website that contains Tang poetry with translation:

(text file)

https://musicated.com/syh/TangPoems.htm

here is a famous poet Li bai's biography:

(biography)

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Li-Bai

Song ci 宋詞

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:57:03 UTC

Song ci, a primary genre of Chinese poetry, originated during the Song Dynasty. Characterized by its rhythmic features, Song ci can be mainly divided into two types: Bold faction and restrained. Today, Song ci remains a popular topic for creating songs and lyrics.

here is a text file that demonstrates the translation of Song ci: (text file)

https://ijels.com/upload_document/issue_files/39IJELS-108202220-English.pdf

Yuan Qu 元曲

wesleychan4035 — 2023-12-12 05:57:37 UTC

Yuan Qu, a primary genre of Chinese poetry, originated during the Yuan Dynasty. Yuan Qu is characterized by its flexibility compared to other genres of Chinese poetry and is primarily used in theaters and acts. Nowadays, Yuan Qu continues to influence the evolution of theater.

Here is a song version of the Yuan Qu:

(audio file)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDO7Gqxlzxc

Rationale (Faran)

faransimpson — 2024-01-02 04:48:11 UTC

I am a constituent of the "Kaleidoscope Museum Project," which aims to preserve the uniqueness of world cultures, which are massively homogenizing during a rapid development. by recording and making unique world cultures accessible to the global community, fostering their increased awareness and understanding of it. Our specific focus lies in preserving Chinese culture, as we explore the distinctive traits of various cultural groups within the nation. The urgency for cultural preservation arises from the rapid pace of globalization, which threatens the disappearance of numerous cultures. Without proactive efforts to prevent this, the world risks succumbing to cultural homogeneity. To fulfill our goal, we employ multimedia and textual explanations to provide people with accessible platform to explore and comprehend Chinese culture, so people can more deeply understand the cultural diversity in this nation.

Rationale (Wesley)

wesleychan4035 — 2024-01-02 05:04:45 UTC

In an era where a shared global culture threatens to overshadow national diversities, we as members of the "Kaleidoscope Museum Project," are dedicated to preserving the culture of China. Our goal is to collect information and present it in a digital format, allowing more people to see the uniqueness of regional Chinese culture, since the communist government has superseded the culture into a more dominant culture of the more developed cities. In my half of the padlet I will organize this project into 10 culture sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Chinese culture, with a total of 30 cultures. In each section, we will provide explanations to help everyone understand the unique culture in China.

faransimpson — 2024-01-04 05:34:42 UTC