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When one talks of the 'culture' of a nation, the entire historical and traditional
heritage of the nation is taken into the scope of the word. On the other hand,
a 'cultured' nation is one whose culture indicated towards a well developed civilization.
The nation of China is not just a country with a long and rich legacy of 'culture',
but also a nation which is 'cultured'. Dating back to 5000 years and more, China
boasts of one of the richest and the most diverse heritage not just in the Orient,
but also world over. The Culture of China is a consolidated phrase that comprises
of philosophical, academic, artistic, scientific, craftsmanship and political
excellence.
The culture of china encompasses the departments of Arts and Crafts in China,
Architecture of China, Music and Dance in China, Chinese Cuisine, Religion in
China, Customs and Traditions in China, Fashion in China and also the Chinese
Etiquette. For such a large nation, the Chinese have proved quite a united race.
They have shared the same language, though with different dialects; an almost
homogenous cuisine; variations of the same philosophical beliefs; and also a
common national cause before which all else is negated. It is from this nation
that the world has witnessed the rising of philosophies like Confucianism and
Taoism; as has the world coveted the unique and rare ceramic wares crafted in
the country. The art of calligraphy is also an important part of the culture
of China; and of course, every one across the planet has had a taste of the
sumptuous Chinese cuisine.
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