Culture of China

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.