China

Today China can be described as “modern”; it is nothing like the old China with men wearing ponytails while riding on rickshaws. This influence was brought on by China opening its door to the world, allowing trades and businesses to flood its gate. But on a global note it also has to do with the advanced technology, such as the World Wide Web and the more availability of TV and cell phones in individual households. All these created a much more diverse China, a mixture of the Chinese culture with today’s technological influence.

A Look at Chinese Culture

Famous Inventions – including paper, the printing press, gunpowder, and the compass.

Customs & Culture – National Minorities and Traditional Holidays

Chinese Zodiac – 12 Zodiac, each represented by an animal.

Health and Martial Arts – Qigong, Tai Chi, and Acupuncture.

Religion – Buddhism, Confucius and Confucianism, and Laozi and Taoism.

History – Chinese Dynasties, China’s only Empress, and

Made in China – Tea, and Ceramics (Commonly known as “China”)