the culture of china

Ladies and gentlemen,Good morning, I am glad to make a speech for you.the topic of my speech is the culture of china. The culture of china is a rich and varied blend of traditional Chinese culture with communist and other international modern and post-modern influences.Much of the diversity of China's culture seems to come from the diversity of the Han Chinese who make up China, and the national minorities who bring individualcultural elements from their cultures, and contribute to a continuing development of Chinese culture that follows cultural changes nationwide and internationally. Today, China still has many close cultural links with other parts of the world, especially within East Asia and Southeast AsiaIn my view,there are four aspects in the culture of china. Chinese Religion and Philosophy, Modern business culture and etiquette, Chinese cuisine, Chinese arts and craftsReligion and Philosophy play a important role in the culthure of china.China has an approximately 4100-year recorded history Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are the three great thoughts. Most social values are derived from Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of Confucius. It is a complex system of moral, social, political, philosophical, and quasi-religious thought that has had tremendous influence on the culture and history of East Asia. Taoism is the Chinese religion which believesin ghosts and spirits. It emphasized cooperation with the natural forces. Wu wei (无为;pinyin: wúwéi) is a central concept in Taoism. The literal meaning of wu wei is "without action". Buddhism is the most important religion in China. It is generally believed that it was spread to Central China in 67 AD during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220). During its development in China, it has a profound influence on traditional Chinese culture and thoughts, and has become one of the most important religions in China.With the development of economic, Commercial activity is not merely the exchangeand cooperation based on economic benefits, it is also the collision and communicating between different cultures that each side has. So,we should pay more attention to modern business culture and etiquette. . Chinese people care more about the social relationship than commercial relationship in doing the business.Most important business cannot occur until relationship if sound, written agreement secondary torelationship .relationship is hard to form, but long lasting. Gift giving is a bigpart of any culture. Especially growing up Chinese. Gifts are often used inestablishing relationship . Do not expect that a gift will be opened immediatelyAvoid 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. Gifts may be refused three times before they are accepted.In china,If you are the guest, wait to be seated as hierarchy is involved . Eating usually begins once the host offers the first drink. Let older people eat first, When helping yourself to the dishes, you should take food first from the plates in front of you rather than those in front of others.. Chinese culinary arts are famous all overthe world. Chinese dishes appeal to the senses through sight, smell, taste, texture. 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. For example,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.Chinese arts and crafts including traditional festival,Chinese folk arts,Chinese crafts,Chinese architecture.There are many traditional festivals in China, such as Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival. ButSpring Festival, also known as Chinese new year, is the most important in our culture, just as important as Christmas Day in western culture. Beijing opera is the most influential opera in China and has a history of around 200 years. It synthesizes thearts of singing, dancing, recitation, martial arts, and instrumental music. Symbolism dominates the motions and stage designs. Kung Fu is an important and unique componentof Chinese cultural heritage with centuries of cultural history attached. Kung Fu not only includes physical exercise but also Chinese philosophy, meditation and aesthetics. Kung Fu’s purpose from self-defense to health maintenance and finally as method ofself-cultivation. 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. for example ,the great wall, The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, from east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years.That’s all,thank you.。